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Distance from Jakarta to Kabul

Straight line

5,999 km
3,728 mi · 3,239 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Jakarta from Kabul?

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Kabul (Afghanistan) are very far apart: 5,999 km in a straight line, that is 3,728 miles or 3,239 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 Kabul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jakarta, Kabul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Afghanistan. The halfway point is at 14.9157°, 89.8388°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jakarta from Kabul?

The straight-line distance between Jakarta and Kabul is 5,999 km (3,728 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kabul from Jakarta?

Kabul is to the north-west of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Kabul?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 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.