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Distance from Beijing to Jakarta

Straight line

5,200 km
3,231 mi · 2,808 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h

Direction

SSW 193°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Jakarta?

Beijing (China) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are very far apart: 5,200 km in a straight line, that is 3,231 miles or 2,808 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Beijing and Jakarta, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Beijing, Jakarta lies to the south (initial bearing 193°). The route crosses from China into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 16.9009°, 111.0041°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Beijing from Jakarta?

The straight-line distance between Beijing and Jakarta is 5,200 km (3,231 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Jakarta from Beijing?

Jakarta is to the south of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 193°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Jakarta?

A direct flight would take about 7 h at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.