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How far is Palembang from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) is 5330 miles / 8577 kilometers / 4631 nautical miles.

Cairo International Airport – Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport

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Distance from Cairo to Palembang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5329.630 miles
  • 8577.208 kilometers
  • 4631.322 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
  • 5328.346 miles
  • 8575.142 kilometers
  • 4630.206 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 Cairo to Palembang?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport is 10 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)

On average, flying from Cairo to Palembang generates about 627 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 627 kilograms equals 1 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairo to Palembang

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

Airport information

Origin Cairo International Airport
City: Cairo
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: CAI
ICAO Code: HECA
Coordinates: 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E
Destination 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