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Distance from Leeds to Tokyo

Straight line

9,414 km
5,850 mi · 5,083 NM

By road

12,055 km
7,490 mi

Travel time

154 h 29 min
flight ≈ 12 h 16 min

Direction

NNE 31°
initial bearing

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How far is Leeds from Tokyo?

Leeds (United Kingdom) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,414 km in a straight line, that is 5,850 miles or 5,083 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leeds to Tokyo is 12,055 km (7,490 miles), about 154 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Leeds, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 31°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Japan. The halfway point is at 69.8459°, 93.2486°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 16 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 Leeds from Tokyo?

By road it is 12,055 km (7,490 miles) from Leeds to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,414 km (5,850 miles).

How long is the drive from Leeds to Tokyo?

About 154 h 29 min on the fastest route (12,055 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Leeds?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Leeds, at an initial bearing of 31°.

How long is the flight from Leeds to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 16 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.