Distance from Soweto to Jakarta
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How far is Soweto from Jakarta?
Soweto (South Africa) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are very far apart: 8,615 km in a straight line, that is 5,353 miles or 4,651 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Soweto, Jakarta lies to the east (initial bearing 91°). The route crosses from South Africa into Indonesia. The halfway point is at -20.6639°, 69.7824°.
A direct flight would take about 11 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.
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- Soweto – Pretoria 67 km
- Soweto – Maputo 473 km
- Soweto – Durban 506 km
- Soweto – Harare 994 km
- Soweto – Lusaka 1,209 km
- Soweto – Cape Town 1,243 km
- Soweto – Lubumbashi 1,625 km
- Soweto – Antananarivo 2,176 km
Other distances from Jakarta
- Jakarta – Bekasi 16 km
- Jakarta – South Tangerang 16 km
- Jakarta – Depok 21 km
- Jakarta – Tangerang 24 km
- Jakarta – Bandung 115 km
- Jakarta – Semarang 404 km
- Jakarta – Palembang 434 km
- Jakarta – Surabaya 662 km
- Jakarta – Batam 877 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Soweto from Jakarta?
The straight-line distance between Soweto and Jakarta is 8,615 km (5,353 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Jakarta from Soweto?
Jakarta is to the east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 91°.
How long is the flight from Soweto to Jakarta?
A direct flight would take about 11 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.