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Distance from Bucharest to Tokyo

Straight line

8,899 km
5,530 mi · 4,805 NM

By road

10,610 km
6,593 mi

Travel time

143 h 7 min
flight ≈ 11 h 37 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Tokyo?

Bucharest (Romania) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 8,899 km in a straight line, that is 5,530 miles or 4,805 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Tokyo is 10,610 km (6,593 miles), about 143 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from Romania into Japan. The halfway point is at 56.7987°, 88.5078°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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 Bucharest from Tokyo?

By road it is 10,610 km (6,593 miles) from Bucharest to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 8,899 km (5,530 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Tokyo?

About 143 h 7 min on the fastest route (10,610 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Bucharest?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 37 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.