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Distance from Lille to Tokyo

Straight line

9,543 km
5,930 mi · 5,153 NM

By road

11,498 km
7,144 mi

Travel time

148 h 15 min
flight ≈ 12 h 26 min

Direction

NE 34°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Tokyo?

Lille (France) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,543 km in a straight line, that is 5,930 miles or 5,153 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lille to Tokyo is 11,498 km (7,144 miles), about 148 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Lille, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 34°). The route crosses from France into Japan. The halfway point is at 67.5884°, 88.5633°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 26 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 Lille from Tokyo?

By road it is 11,498 km (7,144 miles) from Lille to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,543 km (5,930 miles).

How long is the drive from Lille to Tokyo?

About 148 h 15 min on the fastest route (11,498 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Lille?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Lille, at an initial bearing of 34°.

How long is the flight from Lille to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 26 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.