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Distance from Manchester to Tokyo

Straight line

9,467 km
5,883 mi · 5,112 NM

By road

12,079 km
7,505 mi

Travel time

154 h 53 min
flight ≈ 12 h 20 min

Direction

NNE 30°
initial bearing

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How far is Manchester from Tokyo?

Manchester (United Kingdom) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,467 km in a straight line, that is 5,883 miles or 5,112 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Manchester to Tokyo is 12,079 km (7,505 miles), about 154 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Manchester, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 30°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Japan. The halfway point is at 70.0753°, 92.8181°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 20 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 Manchester from Tokyo?

By road it is 12,079 km (7,505 miles) from Manchester to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,467 km (5,883 miles).

How long is the drive from Manchester to Tokyo?

About 154 h 53 min on the fastest route (12,079 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Manchester?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Manchester, at an initial bearing of 30°.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 20 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.