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Distance from Brooklyn to Tokyo

Straight line

10,881 km
6,761 mi · 5,875 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 6 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Brooklyn from Tokyo?

Brooklyn (United States) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 10,881 km in a straight line, that is 6,761 miles or 5,875 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Brooklyn and Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Brooklyn, Tokyo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). The route crosses from United States into Japan. The halfway point is at 69.6724°, -153.5552°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 6 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Brooklyn from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Brooklyn and Tokyo is 10,881 km (6,761 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Brooklyn?

Tokyo is to the north-west of Brooklyn, at an initial bearing of 333°.

How long is the flight from Brooklyn to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 6 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.