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Distance from Kampala to Jakarta

Straight line

8,281 km
5,146 mi · 4,471 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 51 min

Direction

E 97°
initial bearing

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How far is Kampala from Jakarta?

Kampala (Uganda) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are very far apart: 8,281 km in a straight line, that is 5,146 miles or 4,471 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 Kampala and Jakarta, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kampala, Jakarta lies to the east (initial bearing 97°). The route crosses from Uganda into Indonesia. The halfway point is at -3.6973°, 69.5861°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kampala from Jakarta?

The straight-line distance between Kampala and Jakarta is 8,281 km (5,146 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Jakarta from Kampala?

Jakarta is to the east of Kampala, at an initial bearing of 97°.

How long is the flight from Kampala to Jakarta?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 51 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.