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Distance from Taipei to Hiroshima

Straight line

1,478 km
918 mi · 798 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 21 min

Direction

NE 43°
initial bearing

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How far is Taipei from Hiroshima?

Taipei (Taiwan) and Hiroshima (Japan) are quite far apart: 1,478 km in a straight line, that is 918 miles or 798 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Taipei and Hiroshima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Taipei, Hiroshima lies to the north-east (initial bearing 43°). The route crosses from Taiwan into Japan. The halfway point is at 29.8359°, 126.7352°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Taipei from Hiroshima?

The straight-line distance between Taipei and Hiroshima is 1,478 km (918 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Hiroshima from Taipei?

Hiroshima is to the north-east of Taipei, at an initial bearing of 43°.

How long is the flight from Taipei to Hiroshima?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 21 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.