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Distance from Medan to Jakarta

Straight line

1,414 km
879 mi · 764 NM

By road

1,878 km
1,167 mi

Travel time

27 h 44 min
flight ≈ 2 h 16 min

Direction

SE 140°
initial bearing

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How far is Medan from Jakarta?

Medan (Indonesia) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are quite far apart: 1,414 km in a straight line, that is 879 miles or 764 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Medan to Jakarta is 1,878 km (1,167 miles), about 27 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Medan, Jakarta lies to the south-east (initial bearing 140°). Both cities are in Indonesia. The halfway point is at -1.3190°, 102.7478°.

A direct flight would take about 2 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Medan from Jakarta?

By road it is 1,878 km (1,167 miles) from Medan to Jakarta; in a straight line it is 1,414 km (879 miles).

How long is the drive from Medan to Jakarta?

About 27 h 44 min on the fastest route (1,878 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jakarta from Medan?

Jakarta is to the south-east of Medan, at an initial bearing of 140°.

How long is the flight from Medan to Jakarta?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.