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Distance from Beijing to Taipei

1,722 km (1,070 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,722 km

Kilometers

1,070 miles

Miles

~2h 32m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Beijing

China
Area: 16,411 km²
Population: 21.54M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 43m

Taipei

Taiwan
Area: 272 km²
Population: 2.65M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 9m

The distance between Beijing and Taipei is roughly equivalent to 4 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Beijing is known for The Forbidden City and Great Wall of China, while Taipei is famous for Taipei 101 and Night markets.

In terms of city area, Beijing is 60.3x larger than Taipei. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Beijing from Taipei?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Beijing to Taipei is 1,722 km (1,070 miles).

How long is the flight from Beijing to Taipei?

A direct flight would take approximately 2h 32m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Beijing bigger than Taipei?

Beijing is larger at 16,411 km², compared to 272 km².

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