EN RO

Distance from Melbourne to Makassar

Straight line

4,449 km
2,764 mi · 2,402 NM

By road

–
no road route

Travel time

–
flight ≈ 6 h 4 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Makassar → Melbourne

How far is Melbourne from Makassar?

Melbourne (Australia) and Makassar (Indonesia) are very far apart: 4,449 km in a straight line, that is 2,764 miles or 2,402 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 Melbourne and Makassar, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Makassar lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from Australia into Indonesia. The halfway point is at -21.9677°, 130.7010°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 4 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Makassar?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Makassar is 4,449 km (2,764 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Makassar from Melbourne?

Makassar is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Makassar?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 4 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.