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Distance from Wuhan to Makassar

Straight line

3,992 km
2,481 mi · 2,156 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 29 min

Direction

S 171°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Makassar?

Wuhan (China) and Makassar (Indonesia) are very far apart: 3,992 km in a straight line, that is 2,481 miles or 2,156 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 Wuhan and Makassar, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Wuhan, Makassar lies to the south (initial bearing 171°). The route crosses from China into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 12.7298°, 117.0373°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Wuhan from Makassar?

The straight-line distance between Wuhan and Makassar is 3,992 km (2,481 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Makassar from Wuhan?

Makassar is to the south of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 171°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Makassar?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 29 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.