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Distance from Düsseldorf to Tokyo

Straight line

9,338 km
5,803 mi · 5,042 NM

By road

11,204 km
6,962 mi

Travel time

145 h 5 min
flight ≈ 12 h 10 min

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Düsseldorf from Tokyo?

Düsseldorf (Germany) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,338 km in a straight line, that is 5,803 miles or 5,042 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Düsseldorf to Tokyo is 11,204 km (6,962 miles), about 145 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Düsseldorf, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). The route crosses from Germany into Japan. The halfway point is at 66.2644°, 89.7536°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 10 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 Düsseldorf from Tokyo?

By road it is 11,204 km (6,962 miles) from Düsseldorf to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,338 km (5,803 miles).

How long is the drive from Düsseldorf to Tokyo?

About 145 h 5 min on the fastest route (11,204 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Düsseldorf?

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

How long is the flight from Düsseldorf to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 10 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.