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Distance from Erfurt to Tokyo

Straight line

9,175 km
5,701 mi · 4,954 NM

By road

10,947 km
6,802 mi

Travel time

142 h 40 min
flight ≈ 11 h 58 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Erfurt from Tokyo?

Erfurt (Germany) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,175 km in a straight line, that is 5,701 miles or 4,954 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Erfurt to Tokyo is 10,947 km (6,802 miles), about 142 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Erfurt, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from Germany into Japan. The halfway point is at 64.6008°, 90.1227°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 58 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 Erfurt from Tokyo?

By road it is 10,947 km (6,802 miles) from Erfurt to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,175 km (5,701 miles).

How long is the drive from Erfurt to Tokyo?

About 142 h 40 min on the fastest route (10,947 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Erfurt?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Erfurt, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Erfurt to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 58 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.