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Distance from Kowloon to Taichung

Straight line

695 km
432 mi · 375 NM

By road

865 km
537 mi

Travel time

13 h 46 min
flight ≈ 1 h 22 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Kowloon from Taichung?

Kowloon (Hong Kong SAR China) and Taichung (Taiwan) are quite far apart: 695 km in a straight line, that is 432 miles or 375 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kowloon to Taichung is 865 km (537 miles), about 13 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Kowloon, Taichung lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Hong Kong SAR China into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 23.2652°, 117.4113°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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 Taichung?

By road it is 865 km (537 miles) from Kowloon to Taichung; in a straight line it is 695 km (432 miles).

How long is the drive from Kowloon to Taichung?

About 13 h 46 min on the fastest route (865 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Taichung from Kowloon?

Taichung is to the east of Kowloon, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Kowloon to Taichung?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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.