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Distance from Tokyo to Bilbao

Straight line

10,479 km
6,511 mi · 5,658 NM

By road

12,566 km
7,808 mi

Travel time

159 h 24 min
flight ≈ 13 h 36 min

Direction

NNW 334°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Bilbao?

Tokyo (Japan) and Bilbao (Spain) are very far apart: 10,479 km in a straight line, that is 6,511 miles or 5,658 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Bilbao is 12,566 km (7,808 miles), about 159 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Bilbao lies to the north-west (initial bearing 334°). The route crosses from Japan into Spain. The halfway point is at 68.4899°, 77.5365°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 36 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 Bilbao?

By road it is 12,566 km (7,808 miles) from Tokyo to Bilbao; in a straight line it is 10,479 km (6,511 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Bilbao?

About 159 h 24 min on the fastest route (12,566 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bilbao from Tokyo?

Bilbao is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 334°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Bilbao?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 36 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.