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Distance from Tokyo to Aachen

Straight line

9,407 km
5,845 mi · 5,079 NM

By road

11,233 km
6,980 mi

Travel time

145 h 40 min
flight ≈ 12 h 16 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Aachen?

Tokyo (Japan) and Aachen (Germany) are very far apart: 9,407 km in a straight line, that is 5,845 miles or 5,079 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Aachen is 11,233 km (6,980 miles), about 145 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Aachen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). The route crosses from Japan into Germany. The halfway point is at 66.4296°, 89.0882°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 16 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 Tokyo from Aachen?

By road it is 11,233 km (6,980 miles) from Tokyo to Aachen; in a straight line it is 9,407 km (5,845 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Aachen?

About 145 h 40 min on the fastest route (11,233 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aachen from Tokyo?

Aachen is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 333°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 16 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.