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Distance from Jakarta to Busan

Straight line

5,131 km
3,188 mi · 2,771 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 55 min

Direction

NNE 25°
initial bearing

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How far is Jakarta from Busan?

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Busan (South Korea) are very far apart: 5,131 km in a straight line, that is 3,188 miles or 2,771 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 Jakarta and Busan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jakarta, Busan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 25°). The route crosses from Indonesia into South Korea. The halfway point is at 14.7041°, 116.8469°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jakarta from Busan?

The straight-line distance between Jakarta and Busan is 5,131 km (3,188 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Busan from Jakarta?

Busan is to the north-east of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 25°.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Busan?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 55 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.