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How far is Biak from Palembang?

The distance between Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) and Biak (Frans Kaisiepo International Airport) is 2174 miles / 3499 kilometers / 1889 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palembang (PLM) to Biak (BIK) is 3935 miles / 6333 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 301 hours 4 minutes.

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport – Frans Kaisiepo International Airport

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Distance from Palembang to Biak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2174.195 miles
  • 3499.028 kilometers
  • 1889.324 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
  • 2171.798 miles
  • 3495.171 kilometers
  • 1887.241 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 Biak?

The estimated flight time from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport to Frans Kaisiepo International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK)

On average, flying from Palembang to Biak generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 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 Biak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK).

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 Frans Kaisiepo International Airport
City: Biak
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BIK
ICAO Code: WABB
Coordinates: 1°11′24″S, 136°6′28″E