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Distance from Adelaide to Makassar

Straight line

3,842 km
2,387 mi · 2,075 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 18 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Adelaide from Makassar?

Adelaide (Australia) and Makassar (Indonesia) are very far apart: 3,842 km in a straight line, that is 2,387 miles or 2,075 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 Adelaide and Makassar, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Adelaide, Makassar lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from Australia into Indonesia. The halfway point is at -20.2967°, 128.0772°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 18 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Adelaide from Makassar?

The straight-line distance between Adelaide and Makassar is 3,842 km (2,387 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Makassar from Adelaide?

Makassar is to the north-west of Adelaide, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Makassar?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 18 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.