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Distance from Nürnberg to Tokyo

Straight line

9,304 km
5,781 mi · 5,024 NM

By road

11,081 km
6,886 mi

Travel time

143 h 54 min
flight ≈ 12 h 8 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Nürnberg from Tokyo?

Nürnberg (Germany) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,304 km in a straight line, that is 5,781 miles or 5,024 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nürnberg to Tokyo is 11,081 km (6,886 miles), about 143 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Nürnberg, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from Germany into Japan. The halfway point is at 64.1584°, 88.3627°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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 Nürnberg from Tokyo?

By road it is 11,081 km (6,886 miles) from Nürnberg to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,304 km (5,781 miles).

How long is the drive from Nürnberg to Tokyo?

About 143 h 54 min on the fastest route (11,081 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Nürnberg?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Nürnberg, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Nürnberg 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.