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Distance from Taipei to Foshan

Straight line

883 km
549 mi · 477 NM

By road

929 km
577 mi

Travel time

14 h 18 min
flight ≈ 1 h 36 min

Direction

WSW 257°
initial bearing

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How far is Taipei from Foshan?

Taipei (Taiwan) and Foshan (China) are quite far apart: 883 km in a straight line, that is 549 miles or 477 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Taipei to Foshan is 929 km (577 miles), about 14 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 5% longer than the straight line.

From Taipei, Foshan lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). The route crosses from Taiwan into China. The halfway point is at 24.0946°, 117.2986°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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 Taipei from Foshan?

By road it is 929 km (577 miles) from Taipei to Foshan; in a straight line it is 883 km (549 miles).

How long is the drive from Taipei to Foshan?

About 14 h 18 min on the fastest route (929 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Foshan from Taipei?

Foshan is to the west of Taipei, at an initial bearing of 257°.

How long is the flight from Taipei to Foshan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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.