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Distance from Tokyo to Kaohsiung

Straight line

2,370 km
1,473 mi · 1,280 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 28 min

Direction

WSW 237°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Kaohsiung?

Tokyo (Japan) and Kaohsiung (Taiwan) are quite far apart: 2,370 km in a straight line, that is 1,473 miles or 1,280 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 Tokyo and Kaohsiung, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Kaohsiung lies to the south-west (initial bearing 237°). The route crosses from Japan into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 29.5029°, 129.3773°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Kaohsiung?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Kaohsiung is 2,370 km (1,473 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kaohsiung from Tokyo?

Kaohsiung is to the south-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 237°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Kaohsiung?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 28 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.