Beijing to Taipei: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1070.1 miles 1722.1 km · straight line
1186.7 miles actual route 1909.8 km · driving distance
21h 34min estimated drive time
CNY 1018 - CNY 1253 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Beijing from Taipei?

The distance from Beijing to Taipei is 1070.1 miles (1722.1 km) as the crow flies. Taipei is located SSE of Beijing. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1186.7 miles, taking about 21h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Beijing is in China, while Taipei is in Taiwan.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Beijing and Taipei. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Beijing to Taipei

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 34min CNY 1018 - CNY 1253 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 53min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~28h 2min $142–$415* Comfort

Quick Facts

Beijing
39.90°N, 116.41°E
Asia/Shanghai
43m elevation
Taipei
25.03°N, 121.57°E
Asia/Taipei
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 357 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM