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Distance from Göteborg to Tokyo

Straight line

8,566 km
5,323 mi · 4,625 NM

By road

11,728 km
7,287 mi

Travel time

151 h 2 min
flight ≈ 11 h 12 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Göteborg from Tokyo?

Göteborg (Sweden) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 8,566 km in a straight line, that is 5,323 miles or 4,625 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Göteborg to Tokyo is 11,728 km (7,287 miles), about 151 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Göteborg, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from Sweden into Japan. The halfway point is at 65.7534°, 98.6446°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 12 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 Göteborg from Tokyo?

By road it is 11,728 km (7,287 miles) from Göteborg to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 8,566 km (5,323 miles).

How long is the drive from Göteborg to Tokyo?

About 151 h 2 min on the fastest route (11,728 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Göteborg?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Göteborg, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Göteborg to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 12 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.