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Distance from Datong to Taipei

Straight line

1,837 km
1,142 mi · 992 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 48 min

Direction

SSE 153°
initial bearing

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How far is Datong from Taipei?

Datong (China) and Taipei (Taiwan) are quite far apart: 1,837 km in a straight line, that is 1,142 miles or 992 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Datong, Taipei lies to the south-east (initial bearing 153°). The route crosses from China into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 32.6375°, 117.7598°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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 Datong from Taipei?

The straight-line distance between Datong and Taipei is 1,837 km (1,142 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Taipei from Datong?

Taipei is to the south-east of Datong, at an initial bearing of 153°.

How long is the flight from Datong to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 48 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.