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Distance from Makassar to Melbourne

Straight line

4,449 km
2,764 mi · 2,402 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 4 min

Direction

SSE 148°
initial bearing

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How far is Makassar from Melbourne?

Makassar (Indonesia) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 4,449 km in a straight line, that is 2,764 miles or 2,402 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 Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Makassar, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 148°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Australia. The halfway point is at -21.9677°, 130.7010°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 4 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Makassar from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Makassar and Melbourne is 4,449 km (2,764 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Makassar?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Makassar, at an initial bearing of 148°.

How long is the flight from Makassar to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 4 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.