Distance from Rome to Tokyo
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How far is Rome from Tokyo?
Rome (Italy) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,876 km in a straight line, that is 6,137 miles or 5,333 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Rome to Tokyo is 11,890 km (7,388 miles), about 153 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.
From Rome, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from Italy into Japan. The halfway point is at 60.9473°, 81.1128°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 51 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 Rome
- Rome – Naples 187 km
- Rome – Florence 234 km
- Rome – Bologna 305 km
- Rome – Bari 373 km
- Rome – Padova 394 km
- Rome – Genoa 402 km
- Rome – Verona 412 km
- Rome – Palermo 424 km
- Rome – Nice 473 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 Rome from Tokyo?
By road it is 11,890 km (7,388 miles) from Rome to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,876 km (6,137 miles).
How long is the drive from Rome to Tokyo?
About 153 h 10 min on the fastest route (11,890 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Tokyo from Rome?
Tokyo is to the north-east of Rome, at an initial bearing of 40°.
How long is the flight from Rome to Tokyo?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 51 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.