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Distance from Jakarta to Melbourne

Straight line

5,202 km
3,232 mi · 2,809 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h

Direction

SE 138°
initial bearing

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How far is Jakarta from Melbourne?

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 5,202 km in a straight line, that is 3,232 miles or 2,809 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 Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jakarta, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 138°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Australia. The halfway point is at -23.1434°, 123.6407°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jakarta from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Jakarta and Melbourne is 5,202 km (3,232 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Jakarta?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 138°.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 7 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.