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Distance from Makassar to Baghdad

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

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Makassar from Baghdad?

Makassar (Indonesia) and Baghdad (Iraq) 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 Makassar and Baghdad, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Makassar, Baghdad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Iraq. 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 Makassar from Baghdad?

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

In which direction is Baghdad from Makassar?

Baghdad is to the north-west of Makassar, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Makassar to Baghdad?

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.