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Distance from Phoenix to Tokyo

Straight line

9,328 km
5,796 mi · 5,037 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 10 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Phoenix from Tokyo?

Phoenix (United States) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,328 km in a straight line, that is 5,796 miles or 5,037 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 Phoenix and Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Phoenix, Tokyo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from United States into Japan. The halfway point is at 49.6096°, -165.1238°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Phoenix from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Phoenix and Tokyo is 9,328 km (5,796 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Phoenix?

Tokyo is to the north-west of Phoenix, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Phoenix to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 10 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.