Manila to Taipei: Road Trip Guide & Distance

721.8 miles 1161.7 km · straight line
866.2 miles estimated 1394 km · driving distance
17h 26min estimated drive time
PHP 5890 - PHP 7249 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Manila from Taipei?

The distance from Manila to Taipei is 721.8 miles (1161.7 km) as the crow flies. Taipei is located N of Manila. By car, the driving distance is approximately 866.2 miles, taking about 17h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Manila is in Philippines, 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Manila and Taipei. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Manila to Taipei

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 26min PHP 5890 - PHP 7249 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 55min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~22h 40min $104–$303* Comfort

Quick Facts

Manila
14.60°N, 120.98°E
Asia/Manila
5m 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 241 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients