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Distance from Osaka to Taipei

1,717 km (1,067 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,717 km

Kilometers

1,067 miles

Miles

~2h 31m

Est. Flight

1h

Time Difference

Osaka

Japan
Area: 225 km²
Population: 2.75M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 3m

Taipei

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

The distance between Osaka 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.

Osaka is known for Osaka Castle and Dotonbori district, while Taipei is famous for Taipei 101 and Night markets.

In terms of city area, Taipei is 1.2x larger than Osaka. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Osaka from Taipei?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Osaka to Taipei is 1,717 km (1,067 miles).

How long is the flight from Osaka to Taipei?

A direct flight would take approximately 2h 31m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Osaka bigger than Taipei?

Taipei is larger at 272 km², compared to 225 km².

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