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Distance from Tokyo to Bielefeld

Straight line

9,193 km
5,712 mi · 4,964 NM

By road

10,986 km
6,826 mi

Travel time

143 h 21 min
flight ≈ 11 h 59 min

Direction

NNW 332°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Bielefeld?

Tokyo (Japan) and Bielefeld (Germany) are very far apart: 9,193 km in a straight line, that is 5,712 miles or 4,964 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Bielefeld is 10,986 km (6,826 miles), about 143 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Bielefeld lies to the north-west (initial bearing 332°). The route crosses from Japan into Germany. The halfway point is at 65.7897°, 91.0185°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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 Bielefeld?

By road it is 10,986 km (6,826 miles) from Tokyo to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 9,193 km (5,712 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Bielefeld?

About 143 h 21 min on the fastest route (10,986 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Tokyo?

Bielefeld is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 332°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 59 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.