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Distance from Houston to Jakarta

Straight line

16,522 km
10,266 mi · 8,921 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 9 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Houston from Jakarta?

Houston (United States) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are very far apart: 16,522 km in a straight line, that is 10,266 miles or 8,921 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 Houston and Jakarta, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Houston, Jakarta lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). The route crosses from United States into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 45.6560°, 166.7142°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 9 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Houston from Jakarta?

The straight-line distance between Houston and Jakarta is 16,522 km (10,266 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Jakarta from Houston?

Jakarta is to the north-west of Houston, at an initial bearing of 314°.

How long is the flight from Houston to Jakarta?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 9 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.