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Distance from Manhattan to Tokyo

Straight line

10,867 km
6,753 mi · 5,868 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 5 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Manhattan from Tokyo?

Manhattan (United States) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 10,867 km in a straight line, that is 6,753 miles or 5,868 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Manhattan and Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Manhattan, Tokyo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). The route crosses from United States into Japan. The halfway point is at 69.7013°, -153.7472°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 5 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Manhattan from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Manhattan and Tokyo is 10,867 km (6,753 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Manhattan?

Tokyo is to the north-west of Manhattan, at an initial bearing of 333°.

How long is the flight from Manhattan to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 5 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.