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Distance from Jakarta to Durban

Straight line

8,305 km
5,160 mi · 4,484 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 53 min

Direction

WSW 241°
initial bearing

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How far is Jakarta from Durban?

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Durban (South Africa) are very far apart: 8,305 km in a straight line, that is 5,160 miles or 4,484 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 Durban, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jakarta, Durban lies to the south-west (initial bearing 241°). The route crosses from Indonesia into South Africa. The halfway point is at -22.3975°, 71.9751°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jakarta from Durban?

The straight-line distance between Jakarta and Durban is 8,305 km (5,160 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Durban from Jakarta?

Durban is to the south-west of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 241°.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Durban?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 53 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.