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Distance from Sanaa to Taipei

Straight line

8,052 km
5,003 mi · 4,348 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 34 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Sanaa from Taipei?

Sanaa (Yemen) and Taipei (Taiwan) are very far apart: 8,052 km in a straight line, that is 5,003 miles or 4,348 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Sanaa and Taipei, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sanaa, Taipei lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Yemen into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 25.2242°, 81.4394°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sanaa from Taipei?

The straight-line distance between Sanaa and Taipei is 8,052 km (5,003 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Taipei from Sanaa?

Taipei is to the east of Sanaa, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Sanaa to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 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.