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Distance from Makassar to Perth

Straight line

2,991 km
1,858 mi · 1,615 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 14 min

Direction

S 187°
initial bearing

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How far is Makassar from Perth?

Makassar (Indonesia) and Perth (Australia) are very far apart: 2,991 km in a straight line, that is 1,858 miles or 1,615 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 Perth, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Makassar, Perth lies to the south (initial bearing 187°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Australia. The halfway point is at -18.5588°, 117.7895°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 14 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Makassar from Perth?

The straight-line distance between Makassar and Perth is 2,991 km (1,858 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Perth from Makassar?

Perth is to the south of Makassar, at an initial bearing of 187°.

How long is the flight from Makassar to Perth?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 14 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.