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Distance from Plovdiv to Tokyo

Straight line

9,150 km
5,685 mi · 4,940 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 56 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Plovdiv from Tokyo?

Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,150 km in a straight line, that is 5,685 miles or 4,940 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Plovdiv, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Japan. The halfway point is at 56.2712°, 86.3079°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 56 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 Plovdiv from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Plovdiv and Tokyo is 9,150 km (5,685 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tokyo from Plovdiv?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Plovdiv to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 56 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.