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Distance from Seoul to Jakarta

Straight line

5,278 km
3,280 mi · 2,850 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 6 min

Direction

SSW 208°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Jakarta?

Seoul (South Korea) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are very far apart: 5,278 km in a straight line, that is 3,280 miles or 2,850 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 Seoul and Jakarta, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Seoul, Jakarta lies to the south-west (initial bearing 208°). The route crosses from South Korea into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 15.9054°, 115.7650°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 6 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Seoul from Jakarta?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Jakarta is 5,278 km (3,280 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Jakarta from Seoul?

Jakarta is to the south-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 208°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Jakarta?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 6 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.