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Distance from Lagos to Makassar

Straight line

12,956 km
8,050 mi · 6,996 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 42 min

Direction

E 93°
initial bearing

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How far is Lagos from Makassar?

Lagos (Nigeria) and Makassar (Indonesia) are very far apart: 12,956 km in a straight line, that is 8,050 miles or 6,996 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lagos, Makassar lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 1.2323°, 61.5195°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 42 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 Lagos from Makassar?

The straight-line distance between Lagos and Makassar is 12,956 km (8,050 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Makassar from Lagos?

Makassar is to the east of Lagos, at an initial bearing of 93°.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Makassar?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 42 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.