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Distance from Makassar to Tehran

Straight line

8,392 km
5,214 mi · 4,531 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 59 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Makassar from Tehran?

Makassar (Indonesia) and Tehran (Iran) are very far apart: 8,392 km in a straight line, that is 5,214 miles or 4,531 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 Tehran, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Makassar, Tehran lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Iran. The halfway point is at 18.1915°, 89.3504°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 59 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Makassar from Tehran?

The straight-line distance between Makassar and Tehran is 8,392 km (5,214 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tehran from Makassar?

Tehran is to the north-west of Makassar, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Makassar to Tehran?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 59 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.