Distance from Makassar to Padang
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Makassar0 mMakassar, formerly Ujung Pandang (1971–1999), is the capital of the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi. It is the largest city in the region of Eastern Indonesia and the country's fifth-largest urban center after J…
Padang0 mPadang is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of West Sumatra. It had a population of 833,562 at the 2010 census and 909,040 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 965,050. It…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Makassar to Padang?
It is 2,169 km in a straight line from Makassar to Padang. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Makassar to Padang?
A direct flight takes about 3 h 24 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Makassar to Padang?
Around 36 h 9 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.