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Distance from Chennai to Jakarta

Straight line

3,631 km
2,257 mi · 1,961 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 2 min

Direction

SE 125°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Jakarta?

Chennai (India) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are very far apart: 3,631 km in a straight line, that is 2,257 miles or 1,961 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chennai, Jakarta lies to the south-east (initial bearing 125°). The route crosses from India into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 3.5308°, 93.6999°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chennai from Jakarta?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Jakarta is 3,631 km (2,257 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Jakarta from Chennai?

Jakarta is to the south-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 125°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Jakarta?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 2 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.