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Distance from Kaohsiung to Beijing

Straight line

1,953 km
1,213 mi · 1,054 NM

By road

2,005 km
1,246 mi

Travel time

22 h 39 min
flight ≈ 2 h 56 min

Direction

N 350°
initial bearing

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How far is Kaohsiung from Beijing?

Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Beijing (China) are quite far apart: 1,953 km in a straight line, that is 1,213 miles or 1,054 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kaohsiung to Beijing is 2,005 km (1,246 miles), about 22 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 3% longer than the straight line.

From Kaohsiung, Beijing lies to the north (initial bearing 350°). The route crosses from Taiwan into China. The halfway point is at 31.2766°, 118.5361°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 56 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 Kaohsiung from Beijing?

By road it is 2,005 km (1,246 miles) from Kaohsiung to Beijing; in a straight line it is 1,953 km (1,213 miles).

How long is the drive from Kaohsiung to Beijing?

About 22 h 39 min on the fastest route (2,005 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Kaohsiung?

Beijing is to the north of Kaohsiung, at an initial bearing of 350°.

How long is the flight from Kaohsiung to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 56 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.