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Distance from Xiamen to Taichung

Straight line

267 km
166 mi · 144 NM

By road

287 km
178 mi

Travel time

7 h 5 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

E 97°
initial bearing

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How far is Xiamen from Taichung?

Xiamen (China) and Taichung (Taiwan) 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, Xiamen to Taichung is 287 km (178 miles), about 7 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 8% longer than the straight line.

From Xiamen, Taichung lies to the east (initial bearing 97°). The route crosses from China into Taiwan. 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 Xiamen from Taichung?

By road it is 287 km (178 miles) from Xiamen to Taichung; in a straight line it is 267 km (166 miles).

How long is the drive from Xiamen to Taichung?

About 7 h 5 min on the fastest route (287 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Taichung from Xiamen?

Taichung is to the east of Xiamen, at an initial bearing of 97°.

How long is the flight from Xiamen to Taichung?

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.