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How far is Palembang from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) is 2598 miles / 4181 kilometers / 2258 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Palembang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2598.063 miles
  • 4181.178 kilometers
  • 2257.655 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
  • 2607.423 miles
  • 4196.240 kilometers
  • 2265.788 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 Shanghai to Palembang?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Palembang generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Palembang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E
Destination 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