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Distance from Lusaka to Jakarta

Straight line

8,612 km
5,351 mi · 4,650 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 16 min

Direction

E 93°
initial bearing

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How far is Lusaka from Jakarta?

Lusaka (Zambia) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are very far apart: 8,612 km in a straight line, that is 5,351 miles or 4,650 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 Lusaka and Jakarta, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lusaka, Jakarta lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from Zambia into Indonesia. The halfway point is at -13.8564°, 68.2854°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 16 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lusaka from Jakarta?

The straight-line distance between Lusaka and Jakarta is 8,612 km (5,351 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Jakarta from Lusaka?

Jakarta is to the east of Lusaka, at an initial bearing of 93°.

How long is the flight from Lusaka to Jakarta?

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.