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Distance from Sunderland to Tokyo

Straight line

9,303 km
5,780 mi · 5,023 NM

By road

12,176 km
7,566 mi

Travel time

155 h 54 min
flight ≈ 12 h 8 min

Direction

NNE 31°
initial bearing

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How far is Sunderland from Tokyo?

Sunderland (United Kingdom) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 9,303 km in a straight line, that is 5,780 miles or 5,023 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sunderland to Tokyo is 12,176 km (7,566 miles), about 155 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Sunderland, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 31°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Japan. The halfway point is at 69.8795°, 94.9812°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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 Sunderland from Tokyo?

By road it is 12,176 km (7,566 miles) from Sunderland to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 9,303 km (5,780 miles).

How long is the drive from Sunderland to Tokyo?

About 155 h 54 min on the fastest route (12,176 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Sunderland?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Sunderland, at an initial bearing of 31°.

How long is the flight from Sunderland to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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.