Distance from Jakarta to Nairobi
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How far is Jakarta from Nairobi?
Jakarta (Indonesia) and Nairobi (Kenya) are very far apart: 7,793 km in a straight line, that is 4,842 miles or 4,208 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Jakarta, Nairobi lies to the west (initial bearing 271°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Kenya. The halfway point is at -4.5742°, 71.7176°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 14 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Jakarta
- Jakarta – Bekasi 16 km
- Jakarta – South Tangerang 16 km
- Jakarta – Depok 21 km
- Jakarta – Tangerang 24 km
- Jakarta – Bandung 115 km
- Jakarta – Semarang 404 km
- Jakarta – Palembang 434 km
- Jakarta – Surabaya 662 km
- Jakarta – Batam 877 km
Other distances from Nairobi
- Nairobi – Kampala 503 km
- Nairobi – Dar es Salaam 673 km
- Nairobi – Mogadishu 1,017 km
- Nairobi – Addis Ababa 1,166 km
- Nairobi – Lubumbashi 1,547 km
- Nairobi – Lusaka 1,828 km
- Nairobi – Khartoum 1,930 km
- Nairobi – Omdurman 1,942 km
- Nairobi – Harare 1,944 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Jakarta from Nairobi?
The straight-line distance between Jakarta and Nairobi is 7,793 km (4,842 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Nairobi from Jakarta?
Nairobi is to the west of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 271°.
How long is the flight from Jakarta to Nairobi?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 14 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.