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Distance from Tokyo to Brooklyn

Straight line

10,881 km
6,761 mi · 5,875 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 6 min

Direction

NNE 25°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Brooklyn?

Tokyo (Japan) and Brooklyn (United States) are very far apart: 10,881 km in a straight line, that is 6,761 miles or 5,875 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Tokyo and Brooklyn, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Brooklyn lies to the north-east (initial bearing 25°). The route crosses from Japan into United States. The halfway point is at 69.6724°, -153.5552°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 6 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Brooklyn?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Brooklyn is 10,881 km (6,761 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Brooklyn from Tokyo?

Brooklyn is to the north-east of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 25°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Brooklyn?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 6 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.