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Distance from Kaohsiung to Chengdu

Straight line

1,844 km
1,146 mi · 996 NM

By road

1,960 km
1,218 mi

Travel time

22 h 13 min
flight ≈ 2 h 48 min

Direction

WNW 302°
initial bearing

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How far is Kaohsiung from Chengdu?

Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Chengdu (China) are quite far apart: 1,844 km in a straight line, that is 1,146 miles or 996 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kaohsiung to Chengdu is 1,960 km (1,218 miles), about 22 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 6% longer than the straight line.

From Kaohsiung, Chengdu lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). The route crosses from Taiwan into China. The halfway point is at 26.8734°, 112.4787°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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 Chengdu?

By road it is 1,960 km (1,218 miles) from Kaohsiung to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 1,844 km (1,146 miles).

How long is the drive from Kaohsiung to Chengdu?

About 22 h 13 min on the fastest route (1,960 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Kaohsiung?

Chengdu is to the north-west of Kaohsiung, at an initial bearing of 302°.

How long is the flight from Kaohsiung to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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.