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Distance from Sumy to Tokyo

Straight line

7,943 km
4,936 mi · 4,289 NM

By road

9,648 km
5,995 mi

Travel time

129 h 21 min
flight ≈ 10 h 26 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Sumy from Tokyo?

Sumy (Ukraine) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 7,943 km in a straight line, that is 4,936 miles or 4,289 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sumy to Tokyo is 9,648 km (5,995 miles), about 129 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Sumy, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Japan. The halfway point is at 56.7630°, 96.5553°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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 Sumy from Tokyo?

By road it is 9,648 km (5,995 miles) from Sumy to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 7,943 km (4,936 miles).

How long is the drive from Sumy to Tokyo?

About 129 h 21 min on the fastest route (9,648 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Sumy?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Sumy, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Sumy to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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.