Distance from St. Thomas to Makemo
St. Thomas → Makemo
9,195 km
≈ 5,713 miles · 4,965 nautical miles
St. ThomasMakemo
11 h 55 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 12 h
Driving time (est.)
west-southwest
Direction (239°)
-4 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 9,195 km (5,713 miles), the route from St. Thomas to Makemo 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 Tinglev, Denmark.
| 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 | 239° — west-southwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Tinglev, Denmark |
| Time difference | Makemo is -4 h (UTC-05:00 → UTC-09:00) |
| St. Thomas coordinates | 42.7736, -81.1804 |
| Makemo coordinates | -16.5933, -144.0176 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between St. Thomas and Makemo — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Makemo from St. Thomas?
Makemo is 9,195 km (5,713 miles) from St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas to Makemo?
If a direct flight operates between St. Thomas and Makemo, 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 St. Thomas and Makemo?
Makemo has 4 hours behind St. Thomas. St. Thomas uses UTC-05:00 and Makemo uses UTC-09:00.
What is the halfway point between St. Thomas and Makemo?
The geographic midpoint between St. Thomas and Makemo is near Tinglev, Denmark, roughly 4,597 km from each city.
In which direction is Makemo from St. Thomas?
Makemo lies to the west-southwest of St. Thomas, at an initial bearing of 239°.