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Distance from Kaohsiung to Tokyo

Straight line

2,370 km
1,473 mi · 1,280 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 28 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Kaohsiung from Tokyo?

Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Tokyo (Japan) are quite far apart: 2,370 km in a straight line, that is 1,473 miles or 1,280 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 Kaohsiung and Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kaohsiung, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Taiwan into Japan. The halfway point is at 29.5029°, 129.3773°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kaohsiung from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Kaohsiung and Tokyo is 2,370 km (1,473 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Kaohsiung?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Kaohsiung, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Kaohsiung to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 28 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.