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Distance from Kabul to Taipei

Straight line

5,114 km
3,178 mi · 2,761 NM

By road

6,638 km
4,125 mi

Travel time

81 h 14 min
flight ≈ 6 h 54 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Kabul from Taipei?

Kabul (Afghanistan) and Taipei (Taiwan) are very far apart: 5,114 km in a straight line, that is 3,178 miles or 2,761 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kabul to Taipei is 6,638 km (4,125 miles), about 81 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Kabul, Taipei lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from Afghanistan into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 32.5252°, 96.6889°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 54 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 Kabul from Taipei?

By road it is 6,638 km (4,125 miles) from Kabul to Taipei; in a straight line it is 5,114 km (3,178 miles).

How long is the drive from Kabul to Taipei?

About 81 h 14 min on the fastest route (6,638 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Taipei from Kabul?

Taipei is to the east of Kabul, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Kabul to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 54 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.