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Distance from Lübeck to Tokyo

Straight line

8,943 km
5,557 mi · 4,829 NM

By road

10,964 km
6,813 mi

Travel time

142 h 58 min
flight ≈ 11 h 41 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Lübeck from Tokyo?

Lübeck (Germany) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 8,943 km in a straight line, that is 5,557 miles or 4,829 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lübeck to Tokyo is 10,964 km (6,813 miles), about 142 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Lübeck, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from Germany into Japan. The halfway point is at 65.4296°, 93.6013°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 41 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 Lübeck from Tokyo?

By road it is 10,964 km (6,813 miles) from Lübeck to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 8,943 km (5,557 miles).

How long is the drive from Lübeck to Tokyo?

About 142 h 58 min on the fastest route (10,964 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Lübeck?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Lübeck, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Lübeck to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 41 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.