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Distance from Baghdad to Makassar

Straight line

8,948 km
5,560 mi · 4,831 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 41 min

Direction

ESE 103°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Makassar?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Makassar (Indonesia) are very far apart: 8,948 km in a straight line, that is 5,560 miles or 4,831 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 Baghdad and Makassar, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Baghdad, Makassar lies to the east (initial bearing 103°). The route crosses from Iraq into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 17.5296°, 85.7669°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 41 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Baghdad from Makassar?

The straight-line distance between Baghdad and Makassar is 8,948 km (5,560 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Makassar from Baghdad?

Makassar is to the east of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 103°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Makassar?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 41 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.