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Distance from Preston to Jakarta

Straight line

11,842 km
7,359 mi · 6,394 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 18 min

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is Preston from Jakarta?

Preston (United Kingdom) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are very far apart: 11,842 km in a straight line, that is 7,359 miles or 6,394 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 Preston and Jakarta, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Preston, Jakarta lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 35.7001°, 71.8710°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 18 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Preston from Jakarta?

The straight-line distance between Preston and Jakarta is 11,842 km (7,359 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Jakarta from Preston?

Jakarta is to the east of Preston, at an initial bearing of 78°.

How long is the flight from Preston to Jakarta?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 18 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.