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Distance from Tokyo to Alexandria

Straight line

9,599 km
5,964 mi · 5,183 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 30 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Alexandria?

Tokyo (Japan) and Alexandria (Egypt) are very far apart: 9,599 km in a straight line, that is 5,964 miles or 5,183 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Tokyo and Alexandria, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Alexandria lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from Japan into Egypt. The halfway point is at 48.9317°, 82.6957°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Alexandria?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Alexandria is 9,599 km (5,964 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Alexandria from Tokyo?

Alexandria is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Alexandria?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 30 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.