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Distance from Foshan to Taipei

Straight line

883 km
549 mi · 477 NM

By road

925 km
575 mi

Travel time

14 h 17 min
flight ≈ 1 h 36 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Foshan from Taipei?

Foshan (China) and Taipei (Taiwan) are quite far apart: 883 km in a straight line, that is 549 miles or 477 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Foshan to Taipei is 925 km (575 miles), about 14 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Foshan, Taipei lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). The route crosses from China into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 24.0946°, 117.2986°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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 Taipei?

By road it is 925 km (575 miles) from Foshan to Taipei; in a straight line it is 883 km (549 miles).

How long is the drive from Foshan to Taipei?

About 14 h 17 min on the fastest route (925 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Taipei from Foshan?

Taipei is to the east of Foshan, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Foshan to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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.