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Distance from Pretoria to Tokyo

Straight line

13,502 km
8,389 mi · 7,290 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 23 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Pretoria from Tokyo?

Pretoria (South Africa) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 13,502 km in a straight line, that is 8,389 miles or 7,290 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 Pretoria and Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Pretoria, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from South Africa into Japan. The halfway point is at 8.7632°, 79.5978°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Pretoria from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Pretoria and Tokyo is 13,502 km (8,389 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Pretoria?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Pretoria, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Pretoria to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 23 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.