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Distance from Palembang to Makassar

Straight line

1,649 km
1,025 mi · 891 NM

By road

3,168 km
1,968 mi

Travel time

90 h 28 min
flight ≈ 2 h 34 min

Direction

E 99°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Makassar?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Makassar (Indonesia) are quite far apart: 1,649 km in a straight line, that is 1,025 miles or 891 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palembang to Makassar is 3,168 km (1,968 miles), about 90 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 92% longer than the straight line.

From Palembang, Makassar lies to the east (initial bearing 99°). Both cities are in Indonesia. The halfway point is at -4.0659°, 112.0787°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 34 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 Palembang from Makassar?

By road it is 3,168 km (1,968 miles) from Palembang to Makassar; in a straight line it is 1,649 km (1,025 miles).

How long is the drive from Palembang to Makassar?

About 90 h 28 min on the fastest route (3,168 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Makassar from Palembang?

Makassar is to the east of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 99°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Makassar?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 34 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.