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How far is Gambela from Palembang?

The distance between Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) and Gambela (Gambela Airport) is 4897 miles / 7881 kilometers / 4255 nautical miles.

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport – Gambela Airport

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Distance from Palembang to Gambela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4896.943 miles
  • 7880.867 kilometers
  • 4255.328 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
  • 4892.175 miles
  • 7873.193 kilometers
  • 4251.184 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 Gambela?

The estimated flight time from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport to Gambela Airport is 9 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Gambela Airport (GMB)

On average, flying from Palembang to Gambela generates about 570 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 570 kilograms equals 1 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Palembang to Gambela

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

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 Gambela Airport
City: Gambela
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: GMB
ICAO Code: HAGM
Coordinates: 8°7′43″N, 34°33′47″E