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Distance from Tokyo to Bristol

Straight line

9,675 km
6,012 mi · 5,224 NM

By road

11,887 km
7,386 mi

Travel time

153 h 4 min
flight ≈ 12 h 36 min

Direction

NNW 338°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Bristol?

Tokyo (Japan) and Bristol (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,675 km in a straight line, that is 6,012 miles or 5,224 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Bristol is 11,887 km (7,386 miles), about 153 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Bristol lies to the north (initial bearing 338°). The route crosses from Japan into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 69.9934°, 89.6393°.

A direct flight would take about 12 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 Bristol?

By road it is 11,887 km (7,386 miles) from Tokyo to Bristol; in a straight line it is 9,675 km (6,012 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Bristol?

About 153 h 4 min on the fastest route (11,887 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bristol from Tokyo?

Bristol is to the north of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 338°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Bristol?

A direct flight would take about 12 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.