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Distance from Jakarta to Sydney

Straight line

5,494 km
3,414 mi · 2,967 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 22 min

Direction

SE 130°
initial bearing

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How far is Jakarta from Sydney?

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 5,494 km in a straight line, that is 3,414 miles or 2,967 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 Sydney, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Jakarta, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 130°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Australia. The halfway point is at -21.4883°, 126.9299°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 22 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Jakarta from Sydney?

The straight-line distance between Jakarta and Sydney is 5,494 km (3,414 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Sydney from Jakarta?

Sydney is to the south-east of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 130°.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Sydney?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 22 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.