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Distance from Sapporo to Taipei

Straight line

2,696 km
1,675 mi · 1,456 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 52 min

Direction

SW 228°
initial bearing

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How far is Sapporo from Taipei?

Sapporo (Japan) and Taipei (Taiwan) are very far apart: 2,696 km in a straight line, that is 1,675 miles or 1,456 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 Sapporo and Taipei, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sapporo, Taipei lies to the south-west (initial bearing 228°). The route crosses from Japan into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 34.4532°, 130.3683°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 52 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sapporo from Taipei?

The straight-line distance between Sapporo and Taipei is 2,696 km (1,675 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Taipei from Sapporo?

Taipei is to the south-west of Sapporo, at an initial bearing of 228°.

How long is the flight from Sapporo to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 52 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.