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How far is Palu from Padang?

The distance between Padang (Minangkabau International Airport) and Palu (Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport) is 1358 miles / 2185 kilometers / 1180 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Padang (PDG) to Palu (PLW) is 2864 miles / 4609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 148 hours 34 minutes.

Minangkabau International Airport – Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport

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Distance from Padang to Palu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Padang to Palu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1357.632 miles
  • 2184.896 kilometers
  • 1179.750 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
  • 1356.114 miles
  • 2182.453 kilometers
  • 1178.431 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 Padang to Palu?

The estimated flight time from Minangkabau International Airport to Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) and Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)

On average, flying from Padang to Palu generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Padang to Palu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) and Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW).

Airport information

Origin Minangkabau International Airport
City: Padang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PDG
ICAO Code: WIPT
Coordinates: 0°47′12″S, 100°16′51″E
Destination Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport
City: Palu
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PLW
ICAO Code: WAML
Coordinates: 0°55′6″S, 119°54′36″E