Current Date And Time In Palembang, Indonesia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:50:58 WIB
State: South Sumatra
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 1,668,848
District: Kota Palembang
Explore the interactive satellite map of Palembang, a city in South Sumatra, Indonesia, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Palembang — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Palembang.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Indonesia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 2.9167° S | 104.7458° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -2.9167 | 104.7458 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 55' 0" S | 104° 44' 45" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 55.0038' S | 104° 44.748' E |
| City | Palembang |
| State | South Sumatra (Propinsi Sumatra Selatan) |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Kota Palembang |
| Time Zone | +07:00 to +09:00 |
| Founded | 0683-06-19 |
| Population | 1,668,848 |
| Area (km²) | 374.03 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 144.41 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 4,461.80 /km² |
| Elevation | 5 m / 16 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -2.9167, 104.7458 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Palembang to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around South Sumatra.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talangbetutu | South Sumatra | NW | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Sungaigerong | South Sumatra | SE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Indralaya | South Sumatra | S | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Pangkalan Balai | South Sumatra | W | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Tanjungraja | South Sumatra | S | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
| Glumbang | South Sumatra | SW | 50 km | 31 mi | ~50m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in South Sumatra, the home state of Palembang, along with each city's aerial distance from Palembang, South Sumatra's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubuklinggau | -3.2945° S | 102.8614° E | 140 m | 213 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baturaja | -4.1289° S | 104.167° E | 69 m | 149 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Prabumulih | -3.4345° S | 104.2306° E | 51 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pagar Alam | -4.0251° S | 103.2469° E | 720 m | 207 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lahat | -3.7851° S | 103.5428° E | 115 m | 165 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tanjungagung | -3.9373° S | 103.8047° E | 129 m | 154 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Indralaya | -3.2525° S | 104.6756° E | 8 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Babat | -2.7381° S | 103.6401° E | 18 m | 124 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Banding Agung | -4.8095° S | 103.9244° E | 558 m | 229 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bayunglincir | -2.0549° S | 103.6834° E | 7 m | 152 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport IATA: PLM 6 km (4 mi) from Palembang |
The exact GPS location of Palembang gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside South Sumatra. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare South Sumatra state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Palembang are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Palembang lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Indonesia map
Palembang sits within South Sumatra, Indonesia, in the Asia region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Palembang for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across South Sumatra. › Browse every city in South Sumatra
Coordinates for Palembang in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Indonesia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Palembang are latitude -2.9167° and longitude 104.7458°. In directional format: 2.9167° S, 104.7458° E. These coordinates mark the center of Palembang in South Sumatra and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Palembang is a city in South Sumatra, Indonesia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kota Palembang. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Palembang sits at: Latitude 2° 55' 0" S and Longitude 104° 44' 45" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Palembang has a population of approximately 1,668,848 people. This is roughly 18.964% of South Sumatra's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in South Sumatra.
The interactive satellite map of Palembang is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -2.9167, 104.7458 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Palembang in South Sumatra. For broader context, explore the South Sumatra state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Palembang is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM), roughly 6 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Palembang sits at an elevation of approximately 5 meters (16 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for South Sumatra.
The closest cities to Palembang include Talangbetutu, Sungaigerong, Indralaya. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Palembang, sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 06:07 PM, giving a day length of 12h 2m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Palembang's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Palembang is approximately 325 km (202 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 11,645 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Palembang — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Neiva, Colombia, roughly 3 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Palembang is approximately 434 km (270 mi) SE of Jakarta, the national capital of Indonesia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
