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Distance from Dortmund to Tokyo

Straight line

9,283 km
5,768 mi · 5,013 NM

By road

11,139 km
6,922 mi

Travel time

144 h 23 min
flight ≈ 12 h 6 min

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Dortmund from Tokyo?

Dortmund (Germany) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,283 km in a straight line, that is 5,768 miles or 5,013 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dortmund to Tokyo is 11,139 km (6,922 miles), about 144 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Dortmund, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). The route crosses from Germany into Japan. The halfway point is at 66.0694°, 90.2194°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 6 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 Dortmund from Tokyo?

By road it is 11,139 km (6,922 miles) from Dortmund to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,283 km (5,768 miles).

How long is the drive from Dortmund to Tokyo?

About 144 h 23 min on the fastest route (11,139 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Dortmund?

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

How long is the flight from Dortmund to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 12 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.