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Distance from Köln to Taipei

Straight line

9,444 km
5,868 mi · 5,099 NM

By road

11,001 km
6,836 mi

Travel time

134 h 20 min
flight ≈ 12 h 18 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Taipei?

Köln (Germany) and Taipei (Taiwan) are very far apart: 9,444 km in a straight line, that is 5,868 miles or 5,099 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Taipei is 11,001 km (6,836 miles), about 134 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Taipei lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Germany into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 54.3067°, 79.8560°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 18 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 Köln from Taipei?

By road it is 11,001 km (6,836 miles) from Köln to Taipei; in a straight line it is 9,444 km (5,868 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Taipei?

About 134 h 20 min on the fastest route (11,001 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Taipei from Köln?

Taipei is to the north-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 18 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.