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Distance from Boston to Jakarta

15,990 km (9,936 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

15,990 km

Kilometers

9,936 miles

Miles

~19h 19m

Est. Flight

12h

Time Difference

Boston

USA
Area: 232 km²
Population: 0.68M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 43m

Jakarta

Indonesia
Area: 662 km²
Population: 10.56M
Timezone: UTC+7
Elevation: 8m

Boston and Jakarta are separated by over 16000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across multiple continents.

Boston is known for Harvard & MIT and Freedom Trail, while Jakarta is famous for National Monument (Monas) and Old Town (Kota Tua).

In terms of city area, Jakarta is 2.9x larger than Boston. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Boston from Jakarta?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Boston to Jakarta is 15,990 km (9,936 miles).

How long is the flight from Boston to Jakarta?

A direct flight would take approximately 19h 19m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Boston bigger than Jakarta?

Jakarta is larger at 662 km², compared to 232 km².

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