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Distance from Jakarta to Chennai

Straight line

3,631 km
2,257 mi · 1,961 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 2 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Jakarta from Chennai?

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 3,631 km in a straight line, that is 2,257 miles or 1,961 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 Chennai, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jakarta, Chennai lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from Indonesia into India. The halfway point is at 3.5308°, 93.6999°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jakarta from Chennai?

The straight-line distance between Jakarta and Chennai is 3,631 km (2,257 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Chennai from Jakarta?

Chennai is to the north-west of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 2 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.