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Distance from Bielefeld to Tokyo

Straight line

9,193 km
5,712 mi · 4,964 NM

By road

11,035 km
6,857 mi

Travel time

143 h 28 min
flight ≈ 11 h 59 min

Direction

NE 38°
initial bearing

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How far is Bielefeld from Tokyo?

Bielefeld (Germany) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,193 km in a straight line, that is 5,712 miles or 4,964 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bielefeld to Tokyo is 11,035 km (6,857 miles), about 143 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Bielefeld, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 38°). The route crosses from Germany into Japan. The halfway point is at 65.7897°, 91.0185°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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 Bielefeld from Tokyo?

By road it is 11,035 km (6,857 miles) from Bielefeld to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,193 km (5,712 miles).

How long is the drive from Bielefeld to Tokyo?

About 143 h 28 min on the fastest route (11,035 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Bielefeld?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Bielefeld, at an initial bearing of 38°.

How long is the flight from Bielefeld to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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.