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How far is Sibu from Palembang?

The distance between Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) and Sibu (Sibu Airport) is 616 miles / 991 kilometers / 535 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palembang (PLM) to Sibu (SBW) is 1606 miles / 2585 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 129 hours 16 minutes.

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport – Sibu Airport

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Distance from Palembang to Sibu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palembang to Sibu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 615.981 miles
  • 991.326 kilometers
  • 535.273 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 616.667 miles
  • 992.430 kilometers
  • 535.869 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Palembang to Sibu?

The estimated flight time from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport to Sibu Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Sibu Airport (SBW)

On average, flying from Palembang to Sibu generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palembang to Sibu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Sibu Airport (SBW).

Airport information

Origin Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport
City: Palembang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PLM
ICAO Code: WIPP
Coordinates: 2°53′53″S, 104°41′59″E
Destination Sibu Airport
City: Sibu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: SBW
ICAO Code: WBGS
Coordinates: 2°15′41″N, 111°59′6″E