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Distance from Jakarta to Lusaka

Straight line

8,612 km
5,351 mi · 4,650 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 16 min

Direction

WSW 256°
initial bearing

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How far is Jakarta from Lusaka?

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Lusaka (Zambia) are very far apart: 8,612 km in a straight line, that is 5,351 miles or 4,650 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 Lusaka, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jakarta, Lusaka lies to the west (initial bearing 256°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Zambia. The halfway point is at -13.8564°, 68.2854°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 16 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jakarta from Lusaka?

The straight-line distance between Jakarta and Lusaka is 8,612 km (5,351 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lusaka from Jakarta?

Lusaka is to the west of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 256°.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Lusaka?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.