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Distance from Fortaleza to Tokyo

Straight line

16,459 km
10,227 mi · 8,887 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 4 min

Direction

N 3°
initial bearing

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How far is Fortaleza from Tokyo?

Fortaleza (Brazil) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 16,459 km in a straight line, that is 10,227 miles or 8,887 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 Fortaleza and Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Fortaleza, Tokyo lies to the north (initial bearing 3°). The route crosses from Brazil into Japan. The halfway point is at 70.0952°, -30.8859°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 4 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Fortaleza from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Fortaleza and Tokyo is 16,459 km (10,227 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Fortaleza?

Tokyo is to the north of Fortaleza, at an initial bearing of 3°.

How long is the flight from Fortaleza to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 4 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.