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Distance from Barcelona to Tokyo

Straight line

10,438 km
6,486 mi · 5,636 NM

By road

12,514 km
7,776 mi

Travel time

158 h 9 min
flight ≈ 13 h 33 min

Direction

NNE 33°
initial bearing

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How far is Barcelona from Tokyo?

Barcelona (Spain) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 10,438 km in a straight line, that is 6,486 miles or 5,636 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Barcelona to Tokyo is 12,514 km (7,776 miles), about 158 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Barcelona, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 33°). The route crosses from Spain into Japan. The halfway point is at 65.4379°, 76.7520°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 33 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 Barcelona from Tokyo?

By road it is 12,514 km (7,776 miles) from Barcelona to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 10,438 km (6,486 miles).

How long is the drive from Barcelona to Tokyo?

About 158 h 9 min on the fastest route (12,514 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Barcelona?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Barcelona, at an initial bearing of 33°.

How long is the flight from Barcelona to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 33 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.