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Distance from Xiamen to Taipei

Straight line

355 km
220 mi · 191 NM

By road

285 km
177 mi

Travel time

7 h 7 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Xiamen from Taipei?

Xiamen (China) and Taipei (Taiwan) are a medium distance apart: 355 km in a straight line, that is 220 miles or 191 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xiamen to Taipei is 285 km (177 miles), about 7 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Xiamen, Taipei lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from China into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 24.7737°, 119.8029°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Xiamen from Taipei?

By road it is 285 km (177 miles) from Xiamen to Taipei; in a straight line it is 355 km (220 miles).

How long is the drive from Xiamen to Taipei?

About 7 h 7 min on the fastest route (285 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Taipei from Xiamen?

Taipei is to the east of Xiamen, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Xiamen to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.