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Distance from Makassar to Shanghai

Straight line

4,031 km
2,505 mi · 2,176 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 32 min

Direction

N 3°
initial bearing

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How far is Makassar from Shanghai?

Makassar (Indonesia) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 4,031 km in a straight line, that is 2,505 miles or 2,176 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 Shanghai, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Makassar, Shanghai lies to the north (initial bearing 3°). The route crosses from Indonesia into China. The halfway point is at 13.0388°, 120.3679°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Makassar from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Makassar and Shanghai is 4,031 km (2,505 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Shanghai from Makassar?

Shanghai is to the north of Makassar, at an initial bearing of 3°.

How long is the flight from Makassar to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 32 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.