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Distance from Shanghai to Makassar

Straight line

4,031 km
2,505 mi · 2,176 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 32 min

Direction

S 183°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Makassar?

Shanghai (China) and Makassar (Indonesia) are very far apart: 4,031 km in a straight line, that is 2,505 miles or 2,176 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Makassar lies to the south (initial bearing 183°). The route crosses from China into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 13.0388°, 120.3679°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 32 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 Shanghai from Makassar?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Makassar is 4,031 km (2,505 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Makassar from Shanghai?

Makassar is to the south of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 183°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Makassar?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 32 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.