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Distance from Taipei to Lyon

Straight line

9,903 km
6,153 mi · 5,347 NM

By road

11,656 km
7,243 mi

Travel time

140 h 47 min
flight ≈ 12 h 53 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Taipei from Lyon?

Taipei (Taiwan) and Lyon (France) are very far apart: 9,903 km in a straight line, that is 6,153 miles or 5,347 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Taipei to Lyon is 11,656 km (7,243 miles), about 140 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Taipei, Lyon lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from Taiwan into France. The halfway point is at 52.9561°, 75.0760°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 53 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 Lyon?

By road it is 11,656 km (7,243 miles) from Taipei to Lyon; in a straight line it is 9,903 km (6,153 miles).

How long is the drive from Taipei to Lyon?

About 140 h 47 min on the fastest route (11,656 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lyon from Taipei?

Lyon is to the north-west of Taipei, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Taipei to Lyon?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 53 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.