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Distance from Jakarta to Gelsenkirchen

Straight line

11,222 km
6,973 mi · 6,059 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 32 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Jakarta from Gelsenkirchen?

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Gelsenkirchen (Germany) are very far apart: 11,222 km in a straight line, that is 6,973 miles or 6,059 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 Gelsenkirchen, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jakarta, Gelsenkirchen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Germany. The halfway point is at 31.9855°, 72.2292°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jakarta from Gelsenkirchen?

The straight-line distance between Jakarta and Gelsenkirchen is 11,222 km (6,973 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Jakarta?

Gelsenkirchen is to the north-west of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Gelsenkirchen?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 32 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.