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Distance from Foshan to Xiamen

Straight line

530 km
329 mi · 286 NM

By road

656 km
408 mi

Travel time

7 h 29 min
flight ≈ 1 h 10 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Foshan from Xiamen?

Foshan (China) and Xiamen (China) are a medium distance apart: 530 km in a straight line, that is 329 miles or 286 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Foshan to Xiamen is 656 km (408 miles), about 7 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Foshan, Xiamen lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 23.7730°, 115.5929°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 10 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 Xiamen?

By road it is 656 km (408 miles) from Foshan to Xiamen; in a straight line it is 530 km (329 miles).

How long is the drive from Foshan to Xiamen?

About 7 h 29 min on the fastest route (656 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xiamen from Foshan?

Xiamen is to the east of Foshan, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Foshan to Xiamen?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 10 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.