How far is Palembang from Kuching?
The distance between Kuching (Kuching International Airport) and Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) is 493 miles / 794 kilometers / 429 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuching (KCH) to Palembang (PLM) is 1407 miles / 2264 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 125 hours 7 minutes.
Kuching International Airport – Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport
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Distance from Kuching to Palembang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuching to Palembang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 493.118 miles
- 793.596 kilometers
- 428.507 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- 493.805 miles
- 794.702 kilometers
- 429.105 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 Kuching to Palembang?
The estimated flight time from Kuching International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuching and Palembang?
The time difference between Kuching and Palembang is 1 hour. Palembang is 1 hour behind Kuching.
Flight carbon footprint between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
On average, flying from Kuching to Palembang generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuching to Palembang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuching International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuching |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KCH |
| ICAO Code: | WBGG |
| Coordinates: | 1°29′4″N, 110°20′49″E |
| Destination | Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palembang |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | PLM |
| ICAO Code: | WIPP |
| Coordinates: | 2°53′53″S, 104°41′59″E |