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Distance from Samara to Tokyo

Straight line

6,900 km
4,287 mi · 3,726 NM

By road

7,984 km
4,961 mi

Travel time

106 h 45 min
flight ≈ 9 h 7 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Samara from Tokyo?

Samara (Russia) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 6,900 km in a straight line, that is 4,287 miles or 3,726 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samara to Tokyo is 7,984 km (4,961 miles), about 106 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Samara, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from Russia into Japan. The halfway point is at 53.7994°, 103.4432°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 7 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 Samara from Tokyo?

By road it is 7,984 km (4,961 miles) from Samara to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 6,900 km (4,287 miles).

How long is the drive from Samara to Tokyo?

About 106 h 45 min on the fastest route (7,984 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Samara?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Samara, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Samara to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 7 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.