Distance from Makemo to St. Thomas
Makemo → St. Thomas
9,195 km
≈ 5,713 miles · 4,965 nautical miles
MakemoSt. Thomas
11 h 55 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 12 h
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (41°)
+4 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 9,195 km (5,713 miles), the route from Makemo to St. Thomas is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 11 h 55 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near El Caney, Cuba.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 9,195 km / 5,713 mi / 4,965 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 11,953 km / 7,427 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 11 h 55 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 5 d 12 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 41° — northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near El Caney, Cuba |
| Time difference | St. Thomas is +4 h (UTC-09:00 → UTC-05:00) |
| Makemo coordinates | -16.5933, -144.0176 |
| St. Thomas coordinates | 42.7736, -81.1804 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Makemo and St. Thomas — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is St. Thomas from Makemo?
St. Thomas is 9,195 km (5,713 miles) from Makemo measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 11,953 km (7,427 mi).
How long is the flight from Makemo to St. Thomas?
If a direct flight operates between Makemo and St. Thomas, it would take approximately 11 h 55 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Makemo and St. Thomas?
St. Thomas has 4 hours ahead of Makemo. Makemo uses UTC-09:00 and St. Thomas uses UTC-05:00.
What is the halfway point between Makemo and St. Thomas?
The geographic midpoint between Makemo and St. Thomas is near El Caney, Cuba, roughly 4,597 km from each city.
In which direction is St. Thomas from Makemo?
St. Thomas lies to the northeast of Makemo, at an initial bearing of 41°.