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Distance from Leipzig to Tokyo

Straight line

9,084 km
5,645 mi · 4,905 NM

By road

10,831 km
6,730 mi

Travel time

141 h 32 min
flight ≈ 11 h 51 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Leipzig from Tokyo?

Leipzig (Germany) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,084 km in a straight line, that is 5,645 miles or 4,905 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leipzig to Tokyo is 10,831 km (6,730 miles), about 141 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Leipzig, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from Germany into Japan. The halfway point is at 64.2067°, 90.7960°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 51 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 Leipzig from Tokyo?

By road it is 10,831 km (6,730 miles) from Leipzig to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,084 km (5,645 miles).

How long is the drive from Leipzig to Tokyo?

About 141 h 32 min on the fastest route (10,831 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Leipzig?

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

How long is the flight from Leipzig to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 51 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.