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Distance from Adelaide to Tokyo

Straight line

7,819 km
4,858 mi · 4,222 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 16 min

Direction

N 1°
initial bearing

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How far is Adelaide from Tokyo?

Adelaide (Australia) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 7,819 km in a straight line, that is 4,858 miles or 4,222 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Adelaide and Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Adelaide, Tokyo lies to the north (initial bearing 1°). The route crosses from Australia into Japan. The halfway point is at 0.3804°, 139.1426°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 16 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Adelaide from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Adelaide and Tokyo is 7,819 km (4,858 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Adelaide?

Tokyo is to the north of Adelaide, at an initial bearing of 1°.

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 10 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.