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Distance from Dresden to Tokyo

Straight line

9,045 km
5,620 mi · 4,884 NM

By road

10,728 km
6,666 mi

Travel time

141 h 6 min
flight ≈ 11 h 48 min

Direction

NE 42°
initial bearing

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How far is Dresden from Tokyo?

Dresden (Germany) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,045 km in a straight line, that is 5,620 miles or 4,884 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dresden to Tokyo is 10,728 km (6,666 miles), about 141 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Dresden, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 42°). The route crosses from Germany into Japan. The halfway point is at 63.6304°, 90.7397°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 48 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 Dresden from Tokyo?

By road it is 10,728 km (6,666 miles) from Dresden to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,045 km (5,620 miles).

How long is the drive from Dresden to Tokyo?

About 141 h 6 min on the fastest route (10,728 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Dresden?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Dresden, at an initial bearing of 42°.

How long is the flight from Dresden to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 48 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.