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Distance from Zürich to Taipei

Straight line

9,567 km
5,945 mi · 5,166 NM

By road

11,285 km
7,012 mi

Travel time

137 h 15 min
flight ≈ 12 h 28 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Zürich from Taipei?

Zürich (Switzerland) and Taipei (Taiwan) are very far apart: 9,567 km in a straight line, that is 5,945 miles or 5,166 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zürich to Taipei is 11,285 km (7,012 miles), about 137 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Zürich, Taipei lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Switzerland into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 52.3377°, 77.3454°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 28 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 Zürich from Taipei?

By road it is 11,285 km (7,012 miles) from Zürich to Taipei; in a straight line it is 9,567 km (5,945 miles).

How long is the drive from Zürich to Taipei?

About 137 h 15 min on the fastest route (11,285 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Taipei from Zürich?

Taipei is to the north-east of Zürich, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 28 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.