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Distance from Foshan to Taiyuan

Straight line

1,646 km
1,023 mi · 889 NM

By road

1,905 km
1,184 mi

Travel time

21 h 2 min
flight ≈ 2 h 33 min

Direction

N 358°
initial bearing

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How far is Foshan from Taiyuan?

Foshan (China) and Taiyuan (China) are quite far apart: 1,646 km in a straight line, that is 1,023 miles or 889 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Foshan to Taiyuan is 1,905 km (1,184 miles), about 21 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Foshan, Taiyuan lies to the north (initial bearing 358°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 30.4484°, 112.8677°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 33 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 Taiyuan?

By road it is 1,905 km (1,184 miles) from Foshan to Taiyuan; in a straight line it is 1,646 km (1,023 miles).

How long is the drive from Foshan to Taiyuan?

About 21 h 2 min on the fastest route (1,905 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Taiyuan from Foshan?

Taiyuan is to the north of Foshan, at an initial bearing of 358°.

How long is the flight from Foshan to Taiyuan?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 33 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.