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How far is Palembang from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) is 2588 miles / 4165 kilometers / 2249 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport

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2588
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4165
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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)
  • 2588.129 miles
  • 4165.190 kilometers
  • 2249.022 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
  • 2597.586 miles
  • 4180.410 kilometers
  • 2257.241 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Palembang generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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