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Distance from Medellín to Tokyo

Straight line

14,087 km
8,753 mi · 7,606 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 7 min

Direction

NW 324°
initial bearing

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How far is Medellín from Tokyo?

Medellín (Colombia) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 14,087 km in a straight line, that is 8,753 miles or 7,606 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 Medellín and Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Medellín, Tokyo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). The route crosses from Colombia into Japan. The halfway point is at 50.3472°, -130.3541°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 7 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Medellín from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Medellín and Tokyo is 14,087 km (8,753 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Medellín?

Tokyo is to the north-west of Medellín, at an initial bearing of 324°.

How long is the flight from Medellín to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 7 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.