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Distance from Aachen to Tokyo

Straight line

9,407 km
5,845 mi · 5,079 NM

By road

11,282 km
7,010 mi

Travel time

145 h 46 min
flight ≈ 12 h 16 min

Direction

NE 36°
initial bearing

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How far is Aachen from Tokyo?

Aachen (Germany) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,407 km in a straight line, that is 5,845 miles or 5,079 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aachen to Tokyo is 11,282 km (7,010 miles), about 145 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Aachen, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 36°). The route crosses from Germany into Japan. The halfway point is at 66.4296°, 89.0882°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 16 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Aachen from Tokyo?

By road it is 11,282 km (7,010 miles) from Aachen to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,407 km (5,845 miles).

How long is the drive from Aachen to Tokyo?

About 145 h 46 min on the fastest route (11,282 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Aachen?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Aachen, at an initial bearing of 36°.

How long is the flight from Aachen to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 16 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.