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Distance from Jakarta to Cairo

Straight line

8,986 km
5,584 mi · 4,852 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 44 min

Direction

WNW 302°
initial bearing

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How far is Jakarta from Cairo?

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 8,986 km in a straight line, that is 5,584 miles or 4,852 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 Cairo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jakarta, Cairo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Egypt. The halfway point is at 14.9418°, 72.1187°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jakarta from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Jakarta and Cairo is 8,986 km (5,584 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Cairo from Jakarta?

Cairo is to the north-west of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 302°.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 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.