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Distance from Chennai to Makassar

Straight line

4,776 km
2,967 mi · 2,579 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 28 min

Direction

ESE 113°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Makassar?

Chennai (India) and Makassar (Indonesia) are very far apart: 4,776 km in a straight line, that is 2,967 miles or 2,579 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chennai, Makassar lies to the south-east (initial bearing 113°). The route crosses from India into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 4.2123°, 100.0821°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chennai from Makassar?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Makassar is 4,776 km (2,967 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Makassar from Chennai?

Makassar is to the south-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 113°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Makassar?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 28 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.