Distance from Reading to Tokyo
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How far is Reading from Tokyo?
Reading (United Kingdom) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,618 km in a straight line, that is 5,976 miles or 5,193 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Reading to Tokyo is 11,814 km (7,341 miles), about 151 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.
From Reading, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 31°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Japan. The halfway point is at 69.3415°, 89.5920°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Reading
- Reading – City of Westminster 58 km
- Reading – London 59 km
- Reading – Archway 59 km
- Reading – Luton 61 km
- Reading – Islington 61 km
- Reading – Milton Keynes 67 km
- Reading – Southampton 68 km
- Reading – Bexley 78 km
- Reading – Northampton 88 km
Other distances from Tokyo
- Tokyo – Kawasaki 19 km
- Tokyo – Yono 22 km
- Tokyo – Saitama 25 km
- Tokyo – Yokohama 29 km
- Tokyo – Nagoya 259 km
- Tokyo – Sendai 305 km
- Tokyo – Kyoto 365 km
- Tokyo – Osaka 396 km
- Tokyo – Kobe 424 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Reading from Tokyo?
By road it is 11,814 km (7,341 miles) from Reading to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,618 km (5,976 miles).
How long is the drive from Reading to Tokyo?
About 151 h 50 min on the fastest route (11,814 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Tokyo from Reading?
Tokyo is to the north-east of Reading, at an initial bearing of 31°.
How long is the flight from Reading to Tokyo?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 31 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.