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Distance from Birkenhead to Tokyo

Straight line

9,502 km
5,904 mi · 5,130 NM

By road

12,105 km
7,521 mi

Travel time

155 h 7 min
flight ≈ 12 h 23 min

Direction

NNE 30°
initial bearing

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How far is Birkenhead from Tokyo?

Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,502 km in a straight line, that is 5,904 miles or 5,130 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birkenhead to Tokyo is 12,105 km (7,521 miles), about 155 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Birkenhead, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 30°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Japan. The halfway point is at 70.3620°, 92.7654°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 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 Birkenhead from Tokyo?

By road it is 12,105 km (7,521 miles) from Birkenhead to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,502 km (5,904 miles).

How long is the drive from Birkenhead to Tokyo?

About 155 h 7 min on the fastest route (12,105 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Birkenhead?

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

How long is the flight from Birkenhead to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 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.