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Distance from Kaohsiung to Foshan

Straight line

739 km
459 mi · 399 NM

By road

726 km
451 mi

Travel time

8 h 25 min
flight ≈ 1 h 25 min

Direction

W 275°
initial bearing

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How far is Kaohsiung from Foshan?

Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Foshan (China) are quite far apart: 739 km in a straight line, that is 459 miles or 399 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kaohsiung to Foshan is 726 km (451 miles), about 8 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kaohsiung, Foshan lies to the west (initial bearing 275°). The route crosses from Taiwan into China. The halfway point is at 22.8618°, 116.7278°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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 Foshan?

By road it is 726 km (451 miles) from Kaohsiung to Foshan; in a straight line it is 739 km (459 miles).

How long is the drive from Kaohsiung to Foshan?

About 8 h 25 min on the fastest route (726 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Foshan from Kaohsiung?

Foshan is to the west of Kaohsiung, at an initial bearing of 275°.

How long is the flight from Kaohsiung to Foshan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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.