Driving from Ternate to Makassar
Makassar lies 1,103 km (685 mi) south-west of Ternate, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 49 min without stops, over roughly 1,345 km (836 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ternate | Makassar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 210,836 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
Clocks in Makassar are 1 h behind Ternate right now, so a 16 h 49 min journey lands only 15 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Ternate to Makassar
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Staying in Makassar
Our booking partner lists 548 places to stay in Makassar. Of the 525 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (286). Across 26 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 5,388 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Makassar from Ternate?
1,103 km (685 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ternate; by road roughly 1,345 km (836 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ternate to Makassar by car?
About 16 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ternate and Makassar?
Makassar is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jayapura).
Where can I stay in Makassar?
Our booking partner lists 548 places to stay in Makassar, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.