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Distance from Kowloon to Kaohsiung

Straight line

632 km
393 mi · 341 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 17 min

Direction

E 86°
initial bearing

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How far is Kowloon from Kaohsiung?

Kowloon (Hong Kong SAR China) and Kaohsiung (Taiwan) 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.

From Kowloon, Kaohsiung lies to the east (initial bearing 86°). The route crosses from Hong Kong SAR China into Taiwan. 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 Kowloon from Kaohsiung?

The straight-line distance between Kowloon and Kaohsiung is 632 km (393 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kaohsiung from Kowloon?

Kaohsiung is to the east of Kowloon, at an initial bearing of 86°.

How long is the flight from Kowloon to Kaohsiung?

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.