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Distance from Amman to Tokyo

Straight line

9,099 km
5,654 mi · 4,913 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 52 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Amman from Tokyo?

Amman (Jordan) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,099 km in a straight line, that is 5,654 miles or 4,913 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 Amman and Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Amman, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Jordan into Japan. The halfway point is at 47.3288°, 86.2243°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 52 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Amman from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Amman and Tokyo is 9,099 km (5,654 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Amman?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Amman, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Amman to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 52 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.