Day trip from Kaohsiung to Nantou
Nantou lies 149 km (92 mi) north of Kaohsiung, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 149 km (92 mi) apart, Nantou is a realistic day trip from Kaohsiung: about 2 h 25 min each way by road.
| Kaohsiung | Nantou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Population | 2.7 million | 105,682 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Nantou
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Staying in Nantou
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Common questions
How far is Nantou from Kaohsiung?
149 km (92 mi) in a straight line, north of Kaohsiung; by road roughly 182 km (113 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kaohsiung to Nantou by road?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kaohsiung and Nantou?
No, both are on Asia/Taipei at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.