Distance from Jakarta to Palembang
How far is it from Jakarta to Palembang? About 270 mi in a straight line and 329 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Jakarta and Palembang are about 270 mi (434 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 329 mi (530 km), a drive of about 5 hr 53 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr.
| Straight-line distance | 270 mi / 434 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 329 mi / 530 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 53 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $41 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -4.566, 105.793 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Jakarta to Palembang is about 270 mi (434 km) in a straight line, and roughly 329 mi (530 km) by road.