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How far is Tarakan from Palembang?

The distance between Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) and Tarakan (Juwata International Airport) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palembang (PLM) to Tarakan (TRK) is 1983 miles / 3191 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 147 hours 59 minutes.

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport – Juwata International Airport

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Distance from Palembang to Tarakan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 986.995 miles
  • 1588.414 kilometers
  • 857.675 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
  • 987.138 miles
  • 1588.645 kilometers
  • 857.800 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 Tarakan?

The estimated flight time from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport to Juwata International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Juwata International Airport (TRK)

On average, flying from Palembang to Tarakan generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Tarakan

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

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 Juwata International Airport
City: Tarakan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: TRK
ICAO Code: WALR
Coordinates: 3°19′36″N, 117°33′57″E