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Distance from Damascus to Tokyo

Straight line

8,970 km
5,574 mi · 4,843 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 43 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Damascus from Tokyo?

Damascus (Syria) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 8,970 km in a straight line, that is 5,574 miles or 4,843 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 Damascus and Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Damascus, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Syria into Japan. The halfway point is at 48.0589°, 87.0396°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Damascus from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Damascus and Tokyo is 8,970 km (5,574 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Damascus?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Damascus, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Damascus to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 43 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.