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Distance from Sydney to Jakarta

Straight line

5,494 km
3,414 mi · 2,967 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 22 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Jakarta?

Sydney (Australia) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are very far apart: 5,494 km in a straight line, that is 3,414 miles or 2,967 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 Sydney and Jakarta, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Jakarta lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from Australia into Indonesia. The halfway point is at -21.4883°, 126.9299°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 22 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Jakarta?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Jakarta is 5,494 km (3,414 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Jakarta from Sydney?

Jakarta is to the north-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Jakarta?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 22 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.