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Distance from Bilbao to Tokyo

Straight line

10,479 km
6,511 mi · 5,658 NM

By road

12,616 km
7,840 mi

Travel time

159 h 31 min
flight ≈ 13 h 36 min

Direction

NNE 30°
initial bearing

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How far is Bilbao from Tokyo?

Bilbao (Spain) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 10,479 km in a straight line, that is 6,511 miles or 5,658 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bilbao to Tokyo is 12,616 km (7,840 miles), about 159 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Bilbao, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 30°). The route crosses from Spain into Japan. The halfway point is at 68.4899°, 77.5365°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 36 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 Bilbao from Tokyo?

By road it is 12,616 km (7,840 miles) from Bilbao to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 10,479 km (6,511 miles).

How long is the drive from Bilbao to Tokyo?

About 159 h 31 min on the fastest route (12,616 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Bilbao?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Bilbao, at an initial bearing of 30°.

How long is the flight from Bilbao to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 36 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.