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Distance from Cairo to Jakarta

Straight line

8,986 km
5,584 mi · 4,852 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 44 min

Direction

ESE 103°
initial bearing

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How far is Cairo from Jakarta?

Cairo (Egypt) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are very far apart: 8,986 km in a straight line, that is 5,584 miles or 4,852 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 Cairo and Jakarta, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Cairo, Jakarta lies to the east (initial bearing 103°). The route crosses from Egypt into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 14.9418°, 72.1187°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cairo from Jakarta?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Jakarta is 8,986 km (5,584 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Jakarta from Cairo?

Jakarta is to the east of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 103°.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Jakarta?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 min 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.