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Distance from Hiroshima to Taipei

Straight line

1,478 km
918 mi · 798 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 21 min

Direction

SW 228°
initial bearing

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How far is Hiroshima from Taipei?

Hiroshima (Japan) and Taipei (Taiwan) are quite far apart: 1,478 km in a straight line, that is 918 miles or 798 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 Hiroshima and Taipei, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Hiroshima, Taipei lies to the south-west (initial bearing 228°). The route crosses from Japan into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 29.8359°, 126.7352°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hiroshima from Taipei?

The straight-line distance between Hiroshima and Taipei is 1,478 km (918 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Taipei from Hiroshima?

Taipei is to the south-west of Hiroshima, at an initial bearing of 228°.

How long is the flight from Hiroshima to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 21 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.