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How far is Taipei from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Taipei (Taoyuan International Airport) is 6096 miles / 9811 kilometers / 5297 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Taoyuan International Airport

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Distance from London to Taipei

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Taipei. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6095.984 miles
  • 9810.536 kilometers
  • 5297.266 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 6084.349 miles
  • 9791.810 kilometers
  • 5287.154 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from London to Taipei?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Taoyuan International Airport is 12 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

On average, flying from London to Taipei generates about 730 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 730 kilograms equals 1 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Taipei

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination Taoyuan International Airport
City: Taipei
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: TPE
ICAO Code: RCTP
Coordinates: 25°4′39″N, 121°13′58″E