Distance from Jakarta to Soweto
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How far is Jakarta from Soweto?
Jakarta (Indonesia) and Soweto (South Africa) are very far apart: 8,615 km in a straight line, that is 5,353 miles or 4,651 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Jakarta, Soweto lies to the south-west (initial bearing 244°). The route crosses from Indonesia into South Africa. The halfway point is at -20.6639°, 69.7824°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 16 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 Soweto
- Soweto – Johannesburg 20 km
- Soweto – Pretoria 67 km
- Soweto – Maputo 473 km
- Soweto – Durban 506 km
- Soweto – Harare 994 km
- Soweto – Lusaka 1,209 km
- Soweto – Cape Town 1,243 km
- Soweto – Lubumbashi 1,625 km
- Soweto – Antananarivo 2,176 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Jakarta from Soweto?
The straight-line distance between Jakarta and Soweto is 8,615 km (5,353 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Soweto from Jakarta?
Soweto is to the south-west of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 244°.
How long is the flight from Jakarta to Soweto?
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.