Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Taipei
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Taipei?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Taipei (Taiwan) are very far apart: 9,399 km in a straight line, that is 5,841 miles or 5,075 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Gelsenkirchen, Taipei lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Germany into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 54.4705°, 80.3820°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Gelsenkirchen
Other distances from Taipei
- Taipei – Taichung 132 km
- Taipei – Fuzhou 250 km
- Taipei – Kaohsiung 297 km
- Taipei – Xiamen 354 km
- Taipei – Puyang 516 km
- Taipei – Shantou 523 km
- Taipei – Ningbo 537 km
- Taipei – Jieyang 550 km
- Taipei – Hangzhou 599 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Taipei?
The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Taipei is 9,399 km (5,841 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Taipei from Gelsenkirchen?
Taipei is to the north-east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 56°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Taipei?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 15 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.