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Distance from Riyadh to Makassar

Straight line

8,522 km
5,295 mi · 4,602 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 9 min

Direction

ESE 102°
initial bearing

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How far is Riyadh from Makassar?

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Makassar (Indonesia) are very far apart: 8,522 km in a straight line, that is 5,295 miles or 4,602 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 Riyadh and Makassar, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Riyadh, Makassar lies to the east (initial bearing 102°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 12.0613°, 85.0107°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 9 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Riyadh from Makassar?

The straight-line distance between Riyadh and Makassar is 8,522 km (5,295 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Makassar from Riyadh?

Makassar is to the east of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 102°.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Makassar?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 9 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.