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Distance from Taipei to Washington D.C.

12,647 km (7,858 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

12,647 km

Kilometers

7,858 miles

Miles

~15h 23m

Est. Flight

13h

Time Difference

Taipei

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

Washington D.C.

USA
Area: 177 km²
Population: 0.69M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 22m

Taipei and Washington D.C. are separated by over 13000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Taipei is known for Taipei 101 and Night markets, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.

In terms of city area, Taipei is 1.5x larger than Washington D.C.. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Taipei from Washington D.C.?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Taipei to Washington D.C. is 12,647 km (7,858 miles).

How long is the flight from Taipei to Washington D.C.?

A direct flight would take approximately 15h 23m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Taipei bigger than Washington D.C.?

Taipei is larger at 272 km², compared to 177 km².

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