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Distance from Makassar to Shantou

Straight line

3,168 km
1,969 mi · 1,711 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 28 min

Direction

N 355°
initial bearing

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How far is Makassar from Shantou?

Makassar (Indonesia) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 3,168 km in a straight line, that is 1,969 miles or 1,711 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 Shantou, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Makassar, Shantou lies to the north (initial bearing 355°). The route crosses from Indonesia into China. The halfway point is at 9.1123°, 118.1287°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Makassar from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Makassar and Shantou is 3,168 km (1,969 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Shantou from Makassar?

Shantou is to the north of Makassar, at an initial bearing of 355°.

How long is the flight from Makassar to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 28 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.