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Distance from Jakarta to Kinshasa

Straight line

10,136 km
6,298 mi · 5,473 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 10 min

Direction

W 266°
initial bearing

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How far is Jakarta from Kinshasa?

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 10,136 km in a straight line, that is 6,298 miles or 5,473 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 Kinshasa, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jakarta, Kinshasa lies to the west (initial bearing 266°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at -7.5338°, 60.9899°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jakarta from Kinshasa?

The straight-line distance between Jakarta and Kinshasa is 10,136 km (6,298 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kinshasa from Jakarta?

Kinshasa is to the west of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 266°.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Kinshasa?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 10 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.