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Distance from Makassar to Beijing

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

N 357°
initial bearing

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How far is Makassar from Beijing?

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

From Makassar, Beijing lies to the north (initial bearing 357°). The route crosses from Indonesia into China. 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 Makassar from Beijing?

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

In which direction is Beijing from Makassar?

Beijing is to the north of Makassar, at an initial bearing of 357°.

How long is the flight from Makassar to Beijing?

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.