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Distance from Medan to Makassar

Straight line

2,503 km
1,555 mi · 1,351 NM

By road

4,509 km
2,802 mi

Travel time

106 h 35 min
flight ≈ 3 h 38 min

Direction

ESE 113°
initial bearing

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How far is Medan from Makassar?

Medan (Indonesia) and Makassar (Indonesia) are very far apart: 2,503 km in a straight line, that is 1,555 miles or 1,351 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Medan to Makassar is 4,509 km (2,802 miles), about 106 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 80% longer than the straight line.

From Medan, Makassar lies to the south-east (initial bearing 113°). Both cities are in Indonesia. The halfway point is at -0.7957°, 109.0384°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 38 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 Medan from Makassar?

By road it is 4,509 km (2,802 miles) from Medan to Makassar; in a straight line it is 2,503 km (1,555 miles).

How long is the drive from Medan to Makassar?

About 106 h 35 min on the fastest route (4,509 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Makassar from Medan?

Makassar is to the south-east of Medan, at an initial bearing of 113°.

How long is the flight from Medan to Makassar?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 38 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.