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Distance from Ploiești to Tokyo

Straight line

8,867 km
5,510 mi · 4,788 NM

By road

10,580 km
6,574 mi

Travel time

142 h 54 min
flight ≈ 11 h 35 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Tokyo?

Ploiești (Romania) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 8,867 km in a straight line, that is 5,510 miles or 4,788 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Tokyo is 10,580 km (6,574 miles), about 142 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from Romania into Japan. The halfway point is at 57.0518°, 88.8587°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 35 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 Ploiești from Tokyo?

By road it is 10,580 km (6,574 miles) from Ploiești to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 8,867 km (5,510 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Tokyo?

About 142 h 54 min on the fastest route (10,580 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Ploiești?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 35 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.