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Distance from Jakarta to Makassar

Straight line

1,399 km
869 mi · 756 NM

By road

2,634 km
1,637 mi

Travel time

78 h 57 min
flight ≈ 2 h 15 min

Direction

E 86°
initial bearing

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How far is Jakarta from Makassar?

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Makassar (Indonesia) are quite far apart: 1,399 km in a straight line, that is 869 miles or 756 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jakarta to Makassar is 2,634 km (1,637 miles), about 78 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 88% longer than the straight line.

From Jakarta, Makassar lies to the east (initial bearing 86°). Both cities are in Indonesia. The halfway point is at -5.7158°, 113.1444°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 15 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 Jakarta from Makassar?

By road it is 2,634 km (1,637 miles) from Jakarta to Makassar; in a straight line it is 1,399 km (869 miles).

How long is the drive from Jakarta to Makassar?

About 78 h 57 min on the fastest route (2,634 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Makassar from Jakarta?

Makassar is to the east of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 86°.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Makassar?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 15 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.