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Distance from Dakar to Jakarta

Straight line

13,879 km
8,624 mi · 7,494 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 51 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Jakarta?

Dakar (Senegal) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are very far apart: 13,879 km in a straight line, that is 8,624 miles or 7,494 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 Dakar and Jakarta, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Dakar, Jakarta lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from Senegal into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 9.0120°, 46.1831°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dakar from Jakarta?

The straight-line distance between Dakar and Jakarta is 13,879 km (8,624 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Jakarta from Dakar?

Jakarta is to the east of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Jakarta?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 51 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.