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How far is Kaohsiung from Rishiri?

The distance between Rishiri (Rishiri Airport) and Kaohsiung (Kaohsiung International Airport) is 1956 miles / 3147 kilometers / 1699 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rishiri (RIS) to Kaohsiung (KHH) is 3976 miles / 6398 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 152 hours 45 minutes.

Rishiri Airport – Kaohsiung International Airport

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3147
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1699
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Distance from Rishiri to Kaohsiung

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rishiri to Kaohsiung. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1955.684 miles
  • 3147.369 kilometers
  • 1699.443 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1957.193 miles
  • 3149.796 kilometers
  • 1700.754 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Rishiri to Kaohsiung?

The estimated flight time from Rishiri Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rishiri Airport (RIS) and Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)

On average, flying from Rishiri to Kaohsiung generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rishiri to Kaohsiung

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rishiri Airport (RIS) and Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH).

Airport information

Origin Rishiri Airport
City: Rishiri
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: RIS
ICAO Code: RJER
Coordinates: 45°14′31″N, 141°11′9″E
Destination Kaohsiung International Airport
City: Kaohsiung
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KHH
ICAO Code: RCKH
Coordinates: 22°34′37″N, 120°20′59″E