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Distance from Tokyo to Birkenhead

Straight line

9,502 km
5,904 mi · 5,130 NM

By road

12,051 km
7,488 mi

Travel time

155 h
flight ≈ 12 h 23 min

Direction

NNW 339°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Birkenhead?

Tokyo (Japan) and Birkenhead (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,502 km in a straight line, that is 5,904 miles or 5,130 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Birkenhead is 12,051 km (7,488 miles), about 155 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Birkenhead lies to the north (initial bearing 339°). The route crosses from Japan into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 70.3620°, 92.7654°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 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 Birkenhead?

By road it is 12,051 km (7,488 miles) from Tokyo to Birkenhead; in a straight line it is 9,502 km (5,904 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Birkenhead?

About 155 h on the fastest route (12,051 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birkenhead from Tokyo?

Birkenhead is to the north of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 339°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Birkenhead?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 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.