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Distance from Taipei to Beijing

Straight line

1,716 km
1,066 mi · 927 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 39 min

Direction

NNW 345°
initial bearing

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How far is Taipei from Beijing?

Taipei (Taiwan) and Beijing (China) are quite far apart: 1,716 km in a straight line, that is 1,066 miles or 927 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Taipei, Beijing lies to the north (initial bearing 345°). The route crosses from Taiwan into China. The halfway point is at 32.5035°, 119.1778°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 39 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 Taipei from Beijing?

The straight-line distance between Taipei and Beijing is 1,716 km (1,066 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Beijing from Taipei?

Beijing is to the north of Taipei, at an initial bearing of 345°.

How long is the flight from Taipei to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 39 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.