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Distance from Messina to Tokyo

Straight line

10,014 km
6,222 mi · 5,407 NM

By road

12,561 km
7,805 mi

Travel time

160 h 40 min
flight ≈ 13 h 1 min

Direction

NE 42°
initial bearing

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How far is Messina from Tokyo?

Messina (Italy) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 10,014 km in a straight line, that is 6,222 miles or 5,407 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Messina to Tokyo is 12,561 km (7,805 miles), about 160 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Messina, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 42°). The route crosses from Italy into Japan. The halfway point is at 58.0687°, 79.3980°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 1 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 Messina from Tokyo?

By road it is 12,561 km (7,805 miles) from Messina to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 10,014 km (6,222 miles).

How long is the drive from Messina to Tokyo?

About 160 h 40 min on the fastest route (12,561 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Messina?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Messina, at an initial bearing of 42°.

How long is the flight from Messina to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 1 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.