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Distance from Beijing to Makassar

Straight line

4,998 km
3,106 mi · 2,699 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 45 min

Direction

S 176°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Makassar?

Beijing (China) and Makassar (Indonesia) are very far apart: 4,998 km in a straight line, that is 3,106 miles or 2,699 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 Beijing and Makassar, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Beijing, Makassar lies to the south (initial bearing 176°). The route crosses from China into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 17.3851°, 118.1116°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Beijing from Makassar?

The straight-line distance between Beijing and Makassar is 4,998 km (3,106 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Makassar from Beijing?

Makassar is to the south of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 176°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Makassar?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 45 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.