How far are Taiwan's cities from the sea?
Of the 4 cities in Taiwan MapGO measured, Taichung is the farthest from the sea (21 km (13 miles)) and Kaohsiung the closest (1.7 km (1 mile)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taichung | Taichung | 21 km (13 miles) | Near the coast |
| Taipei | Taipei | 17 km (11 miles) | Near the coast |
| Tainan | Tainan | 3.2 km (2 miles) | On the coast |
| Kaohsiung | Kaohsiung | 1.7 km (1 mile) | On the coast |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 19, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
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Questions
Which city in Taiwan is farthest from the sea?
Of the 4 cities measured, Taichung is the farthest from the coast: 21 km (13 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Taiwan is closest to the sea?
Kaohsiung, 1.7 km (1 mile) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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