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Distance from Recife to Jakarta

Straight line

15,501 km
9,632 mi · 8,370 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 53 min

Direction

ESE 109°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Jakarta?

Recife (Brazil) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are very far apart: 15,501 km in a straight line, that is 9,632 miles or 8,370 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 Recife and Jakarta, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Recife, Jakarta lies to the east (initial bearing 109°). The route crosses from Brazil into Indonesia. The halfway point is at -20.8965°, 36.3137°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Recife from Jakarta?

The straight-line distance between Recife and Jakarta is 15,501 km (9,632 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Jakarta from Recife?

Jakarta is to the east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 109°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Jakarta?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 53 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.