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Distance from Jakarta to Mecca

Straight line

7,923 km
4,923 mi · 4,278 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 24 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Jakarta from Mecca?

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Mecca (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 7,923 km in a straight line, that is 4,923 miles or 4,278 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 Mecca, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jakarta, Mecca lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 9.0968°, 74.5814°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 24 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jakarta from Mecca?

The straight-line distance between Jakarta and Mecca is 7,923 km (4,923 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Mecca from Jakarta?

Mecca is to the north-west of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Mecca?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 24 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.