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Distance from Medina to Tokyo

Straight line

9,308 km
5,783 mi · 5,026 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 8 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Medina from Tokyo?

Medina (Saudi Arabia) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,308 km in a straight line, that is 5,783 miles or 5,026 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 Medina and Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Medina, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Japan. The halfway point is at 41.9783°, 85.7685°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Medina from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Medina and Tokyo is 9,308 km (5,783 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Medina?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Medina, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Medina to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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.