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How far is Palembang from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) is 4333 miles / 6974 kilometers / 3765 nautical miles.

King Khalid International Airport – Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Palembang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4333.166 miles
  • 6973.555 kilometers
  • 3765.419 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
  • 4332.956 miles
  • 6973.217 kilometers
  • 3765.236 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 Riyadh to Palembang?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport is 8 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Palembang generates about 498 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 498 kilograms equals 1 098 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Palembang

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM).

Airport information

Origin King Khalid International Airport
City: Riyadh
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: RUH
ICAO Code: OERK
Coordinates: 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″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