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Distance from Ankara to Tokyo

Straight line

8,784 km
5,458 mi · 4,743 NM

By road

10,561 km
6,562 mi

Travel time

135 h 35 min
flight ≈ 11 h 29 min

Direction

NE 52°
initial bearing

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How far is Ankara from Tokyo?

Ankara (Türkiye) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 8,784 km in a straight line, that is 5,458 miles or 4,743 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ankara to Tokyo is 10,561 km (6,562 miles), about 135 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Ankara, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Japan. The halfway point is at 52.4486°, 88.4840°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 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 Ankara from Tokyo?

By road it is 10,561 km (6,562 miles) from Ankara to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 8,784 km (5,458 miles).

How long is the drive from Ankara to Tokyo?

About 135 h 35 min on the fastest route (10,561 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Ankara?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 52°.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 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.