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Distance from Semarang to Surabaya

Straight line

259 km
161 mi · 140 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

E 96°
initial bearing

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How far is Semarang from Surabaya?

Semarang (Indonesia) and Surabaya (Indonesia) are a medium distance apart: 259 km in a straight line, that is 161 miles or 140 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Semarang, Surabaya lies to the east (initial bearing 96°). Both cities are in Indonesia. The halfway point is at -7.1226°, 111.5855°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Semarang from Surabaya?

The straight-line distance between Semarang and Surabaya is 259 km (161 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Surabaya from Semarang?

Surabaya is to the east of Semarang, at an initial bearing of 96°.

How long is the flight from Semarang to Surabaya?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.