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How far is Palembang from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) is 2558 miles / 4116 kilometers / 2223 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Palembang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2557.684 miles
  • 4116.193 kilometers
  • 2222.566 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
  • 2567.694 miles
  • 4132.302 kilometers
  • 2231.265 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 Nanjing to Palembang?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Palembang generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Palembang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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