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Distance from Osaka to Tokyo

Straight line

397 km
247 mi · 214 NM

By road

489 km
304 mi

Travel time

6 h 9 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Osaka from Tokyo?

Osaka (Japan) and Tokyo (Japan) are a medium distance apart: 397 km in a straight line, that is 247 miles or 214 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Osaka to Tokyo is 489 km (304 miles), about 6 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Osaka, Tokyo lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 35.2097°, 137.5841°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Osaka from Tokyo?

By road it is 489 km (304 miles) from Osaka to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 397 km (247 miles).

How long is the drive from Osaka to Tokyo?

About 6 h 9 min on the fastest route (489 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Osaka?

Tokyo is to the east of Osaka, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Osaka to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.