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Distance from Davao to Kaohsiung

Straight line

1,811 km
1,126 mi · 978 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 46 min

Direction

NNW 342°
initial bearing

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How far is Davao from Kaohsiung?

Davao (Philippines) and Kaohsiung (Taiwan) are quite far apart: 1,811 km in a straight line, that is 1,126 miles or 978 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 Davao and Kaohsiung, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Davao, Kaohsiung lies to the north (initial bearing 342°). The route crosses from Philippines into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 14.8598°, 123.0590°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Davao from Kaohsiung?

The straight-line distance between Davao and Kaohsiung is 1,811 km (1,126 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kaohsiung from Davao?

Kaohsiung is to the north of Davao, at an initial bearing of 342°.

How long is the flight from Davao to Kaohsiung?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 46 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.