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Distance from Guangzhou to Taipei

869 km (540 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

869 km

Kilometers

540 miles

Miles

~1h 31m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Guangzhou

China
Area: 7,434 km²
Population: 18.68M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 21m

Taipei

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

Guangzhou and Taipei are relatively close, separated by less than 900 kilometers.

Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower and Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), while Taipei is famous for Taipei 101 and Night markets.

In terms of city area, Guangzhou is 27.3x 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 Guangzhou from Taipei?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Guangzhou to Taipei is 869 km (540 miles).

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Taipei?

A direct flight would take approximately 1h 31m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Guangzhou bigger than Taipei?

Guangzhou is larger at 7,434 km², compared to 272 km².

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