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Distance from Jakarta to Edinburgh

Straight line

11,818 km
7,344 mi · 6,381 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 16 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Jakarta from Edinburgh?

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 11,818 km in a straight line, that is 7,344 miles or 6,381 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 Edinburgh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jakarta, Edinburgh lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from Indonesia into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 36.9020°, 73.5949°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 16 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jakarta from Edinburgh?

The straight-line distance between Jakarta and Edinburgh is 11,818 km (7,344 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Edinburgh from Jakarta?

Edinburgh is to the north-west of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Edinburgh?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 16 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.