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Distance from Mosul to Tokyo

Straight line

8,279 km
5,144 mi · 4,470 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 51 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Mosul from Tokyo?

Mosul (Iraq) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 8,279 km in a straight line, that is 5,144 miles or 4,470 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 Mosul and Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Mosul, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Iraq into Japan. The halfway point is at 47.5274°, 91.6685°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Mosul from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Mosul and Tokyo is 8,279 km (5,144 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Mosul?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Mosul, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Mosul to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 51 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.