EN RO

Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Jakarta

Straight line

11,222 km
6,973 mi · 6,059 NM

By road

–
no road route

Travel time

–
flight ≈ 14 h 32 min

Direction

E 86°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Jakarta → Gelsenkirchen

How far is Gelsenkirchen from Jakarta?

Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are very far apart: 11,222 km in a straight line, that is 6,973 miles or 6,059 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 Gelsenkirchen and Jakarta, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Gelsenkirchen, Jakarta lies to the east (initial bearing 86°). The route crosses from Germany into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 31.9855°, 72.2292°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Gelsenkirchen from Jakarta?

The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Jakarta is 11,222 km (6,973 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Jakarta from Gelsenkirchen?

Jakarta is to the east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 86°.

How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Jakarta?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 32 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.