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Distance from Kowloon to Xiamen

Straight line

465 km
289 mi · 251 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 5 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Kowloon from Xiamen?

Kowloon (Hong Kong SAR China) and Xiamen (China) are a medium distance apart: 465 km in a straight line, that is 289 miles or 251 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kowloon, Xiamen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Hong Kong SAR China into China. The halfway point is at 23.4103°, 116.1167°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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 Xiamen?

The straight-line distance between Kowloon and Xiamen is 465 km (289 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Xiamen from Kowloon?

Xiamen is to the north-east of Kowloon, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Kowloon to Xiamen?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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.