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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Palembang?

The distance between Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 5123 miles / 8245 kilometers / 4452 nautical miles.

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Palembang to Sharm el-Sheikh

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palembang to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5122.917 miles
  • 8244.536 kilometers
  • 4451.693 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
  • 5121.601 miles
  • 8242.419 kilometers
  • 4450.550 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 Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 10 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Palembang to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 600 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 600 kilograms equals 1 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Palembang to Sharm el-Sheikh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
City: Sharm el-Sheikh
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: SSH
ICAO Code: HESH
Coordinates: 27°58′38″N, 34°23′42″E