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Distance from Makassar to Palembang

Straight line

1,649 km
1,025 mi · 891 NM

By road

3,166 km
1,967 mi

Travel time

90 h 25 min
flight ≈ 2 h 34 min

Direction

W 278°
initial bearing

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How far is Makassar from Palembang?

Makassar (Indonesia) and Palembang (Indonesia) are quite far apart: 1,649 km in a straight line, that is 1,025 miles or 891 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Makassar to Palembang is 3,166 km (1,967 miles), about 90 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 92% longer than the straight line.

From Makassar, Palembang lies to the west (initial bearing 278°). Both cities are in Indonesia. The halfway point is at -4.0659°, 112.0787°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 34 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 Makassar from Palembang?

By road it is 3,166 km (1,967 miles) from Makassar to Palembang; in a straight line it is 1,649 km (1,025 miles).

How long is the drive from Makassar to Palembang?

About 90 h 25 min on the fastest route (3,166 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Palembang from Makassar?

Palembang is to the west of Makassar, at an initial bearing of 278°.

How long is the flight from Makassar to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 34 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.