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Distance from Bochum to Tokyo

Straight line

9,297 km
5,777 mi · 5,020 NM

By road

11,162 km
6,936 mi

Travel time

144 h 37 min
flight ≈ 12 h 7 min

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Bochum from Tokyo?

Bochum (Germany) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,297 km in a straight line, that is 5,777 miles or 5,020 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bochum to Tokyo is 11,162 km (6,936 miles), about 144 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Bochum, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). The route crosses from Germany into Japan. The halfway point is at 66.1562°, 90.1446°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 7 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 Bochum from Tokyo?

By road it is 11,162 km (6,936 miles) from Bochum to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,297 km (5,777 miles).

How long is the drive from Bochum to Tokyo?

About 144 h 37 min on the fastest route (11,162 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Bochum?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Bochum, at an initial bearing of 37°.

How long is the flight from Bochum to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 7 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.