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Distance from Kaohsiung to Kowloon

Straight line

632 km
393 mi · 341 NM

By road

662 km
412 mi

Travel time

7 h 52 min
flight ≈ 1 h 17 min

Direction

W 268°
initial bearing

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How far is Kaohsiung from Kowloon?

Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Kowloon (Hong Kong SAR China) are quite far apart: 632 km in a straight line, that is 393 miles or 341 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kaohsiung to Kowloon is 662 km (412 miles), about 7 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Kaohsiung, Kowloon lies to the west (initial bearing 268°). The route crosses from Taiwan into Hong Kong SAR China. The halfway point is at 22.4954°, 117.2450°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 17 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 Kowloon?

By road it is 662 km (412 miles) from Kaohsiung to Kowloon; in a straight line it is 632 km (393 miles).

How long is the drive from Kaohsiung to Kowloon?

About 7 h 52 min on the fastest route (662 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kowloon from Kaohsiung?

Kowloon is to the west of Kaohsiung, at an initial bearing of 268°.

How long is the flight from Kaohsiung to Kowloon?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 17 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.