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Distance from Blackpool to Tokyo

Straight line

9,462 km
5,879 mi · 5,109 NM

By road

12,142 km
7,545 mi

Travel time

155 h 31 min
flight ≈ 12 h 20 min

Direction

NNE 30°
initial bearing

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How far is Blackpool from Tokyo?

Blackpool (United Kingdom) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,462 km in a straight line, that is 5,879 miles or 5,109 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Blackpool to Tokyo is 12,142 km (7,545 miles), about 155 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Blackpool, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 30°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Japan. The halfway point is at 70.4091°, 93.4546°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 20 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 Blackpool from Tokyo?

By road it is 12,142 km (7,545 miles) from Blackpool to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,462 km (5,879 miles).

How long is the drive from Blackpool to Tokyo?

About 155 h 31 min on the fastest route (12,142 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Blackpool?

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

How long is the flight from Blackpool to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 20 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.