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Distance from Bordeaux to Tokyo

Straight line

10,232 km
6,358 mi · 5,525 NM

By road

12,280 km
7,631 mi

Travel time

155 h 59 min
flight ≈ 13 h 17 min

Direction

NNE 31°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Tokyo?

Bordeaux (France) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 10,232 km in a straight line, that is 6,358 miles or 5,525 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bordeaux to Tokyo is 12,280 km (7,631 miles), about 155 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Bordeaux, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 31°). The route crosses from France into Japan. The halfway point is at 67.7967°, 80.1819°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 17 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 Bordeaux from Tokyo?

By road it is 12,280 km (7,631 miles) from Bordeaux to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 10,232 km (6,358 miles).

How long is the drive from Bordeaux to Tokyo?

About 155 h 59 min on the fastest route (12,280 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Bordeaux?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Bordeaux, at an initial bearing of 31°.

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 17 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.