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Distance from Samsun to Tokyo

Straight line

8,458 km
5,255 mi · 4,567 NM

By road

10,240 km
6,363 mi

Travel time

132 h 15 min
flight ≈ 11 h 4 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Samsun from Tokyo?

Samsun (Türkiye) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 8,458 km in a straight line, that is 5,255 miles or 4,567 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Samsun to Tokyo is 10,240 km (6,363 miles), about 132 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Samsun, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Japan. The halfway point is at 52.0130°, 90.8253°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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 Samsun from Tokyo?

By road it is 10,240 km (6,363 miles) from Samsun to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 8,458 km (5,255 miles).

How long is the drive from Samsun to Tokyo?

About 132 h 15 min on the fastest route (10,240 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Samsun?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Samsun, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Samsun to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 4 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.