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Distance from Tokyo to Athens

Straight line

9,526 km
5,919 mi · 5,144 NM

By road

11,942 km
7,421 mi

Travel time

151 h 22 min
flight ≈ 12 h 24 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Athens?

Tokyo (Japan) and Athens (Greece) are very far apart: 9,526 km in a straight line, that is 5,919 miles or 5,144 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Athens is 11,942 km (7,421 miles), about 151 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Athens lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from Japan into Greece. The halfway point is at 54.7025°, 83.0839°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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 Athens?

By road it is 11,942 km (7,421 miles) from Tokyo to Athens; in a straight line it is 9,526 km (5,919 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Athens?

About 151 h 22 min on the fastest route (11,942 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Athens from Tokyo?

Athens is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Athens?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 24 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.