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Distance from Taiyuan to Foshan

Straight line

1,646 km
1,023 mi · 889 NM

By road

1,909 km
1,186 mi

Travel time

21 h 7 min
flight ≈ 2 h 33 min

Direction

S 178°
initial bearing

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How far is Taiyuan from Foshan?

Taiyuan (China) and Foshan (China) are quite far apart: 1,646 km in a straight line, that is 1,023 miles or 889 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Taiyuan to Foshan is 1,909 km (1,186 miles), about 21 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Taiyuan, Foshan lies to the south (initial bearing 178°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 30.4484°, 112.8677°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 33 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 Taiyuan from Foshan?

By road it is 1,909 km (1,186 miles) from Taiyuan to Foshan; in a straight line it is 1,646 km (1,023 miles).

How long is the drive from Taiyuan to Foshan?

About 21 h 7 min on the fastest route (1,909 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Foshan from Taiyuan?

Foshan is to the south of Taiyuan, at an initial bearing of 178°.

How long is the flight from Taiyuan to Foshan?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 33 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.