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Distance from Taichung to Xiamen

Straight line

267 km
166 mi · 144 NM

By road

289 km
180 mi

Travel time

7 h 6 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

W 279°
initial bearing

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How far is Taichung from Xiamen?

Taichung (Taiwan) and Xiamen (China) are a medium distance apart: 267 km in a straight line, that is 166 miles or 144 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Taichung to Xiamen is 289 km (180 miles), about 7 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 8% longer than the straight line.

From Taichung, Xiamen lies to the west (initial bearing 279°). The route crosses from Taiwan into China. The halfway point is at 24.3189°, 119.3846°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Taichung from Xiamen?

By road it is 289 km (180 miles) from Taichung to Xiamen; in a straight line it is 267 km (166 miles).

How long is the drive from Taichung to Xiamen?

About 7 h 6 min on the fastest route (289 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xiamen from Taichung?

Xiamen is to the west of Taichung, at an initial bearing of 279°.

How long is the flight from Taichung to Xiamen?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.