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How far is Massawa from Palembang?

The distance between Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 4645 miles / 7476 kilometers / 4037 nautical miles.

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from Palembang to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4645.438 miles
  • 7476.108 kilometers
  • 4036.775 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
  • 4642.247 miles
  • 7470.972 kilometers
  • 4034.002 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 Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 9 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Palembang to Massawa generates about 538 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 538 kilograms equals 1 186 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Palembang to Massawa

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

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 Massawa International Airport
City: Massawa
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: MSW
ICAO Code: HHMS
Coordinates: 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E