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Distance from Luton to Tokyo

Straight line

9,557 km
5,939 mi · 5,161 NM

By road

11,812 km
7,339 mi

Travel time

151 h 49 min
flight ≈ 12 h 27 min

Direction

NNE 31°
initial bearing

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How far is Luton from Tokyo?

Luton (United Kingdom) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,557 km in a straight line, that is 5,939 miles or 5,161 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luton to Tokyo is 11,812 km (7,339 miles), about 151 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Luton, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 31°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Japan. The halfway point is at 69.1833°, 90.2263°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 27 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 Luton from Tokyo?

By road it is 11,812 km (7,339 miles) from Luton to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,557 km (5,939 miles).

How long is the drive from Luton to Tokyo?

About 151 h 49 min on the fastest route (11,812 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Luton?

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

How long is the flight from Luton to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 27 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.