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Distance from Shantou to Makassar

Straight line

3,168 km
1,969 mi · 1,711 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 28 min

Direction

S 174°
initial bearing

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How far is Shantou from Makassar?

Shantou (China) and Makassar (Indonesia) are very far apart: 3,168 km in a straight line, that is 1,969 miles or 1,711 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 Shantou and Makassar, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Shantou, Makassar lies to the south (initial bearing 174°). The route crosses from China into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 9.1123°, 118.1287°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Shantou from Makassar?

The straight-line distance between Shantou and Makassar is 3,168 km (1,969 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Makassar from Shantou?

Makassar is to the south of Shantou, at an initial bearing of 174°.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Makassar?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 28 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.