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Distance from Foshan to Kaohsiung

Straight line

739 km
459 mi · 399 NM

By road

726 km
451 mi

Travel time

8 h 22 min
flight ≈ 1 h 25 min

Direction

E 92°
initial bearing

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How far is Foshan from Kaohsiung?

Foshan (China) and Kaohsiung (Taiwan) are quite far apart: 739 km in a straight line, that is 459 miles or 399 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Foshan to Kaohsiung is 726 km (451 miles), about 8 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Foshan, Kaohsiung lies to the east (initial bearing 92°). The route crosses from China into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 22.8618°, 116.7278°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Foshan from Kaohsiung?

By road it is 726 km (451 miles) from Foshan to Kaohsiung; in a straight line it is 739 km (459 miles).

How long is the drive from Foshan to Kaohsiung?

About 8 h 22 min on the fastest route (726 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kaohsiung from Foshan?

Kaohsiung is to the east of Foshan, at an initial bearing of 92°.

How long is the flight from Foshan to Kaohsiung?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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.