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Distance from Tokyo to Buenos Aires

Straight line

18,378 km
11,419 mi · 9,923 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 23 h 28 min

Direction

E 91°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Buenos Aires?

Tokyo (Japan) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 18,378 km in a straight line, that is 11,419 miles or 9,923 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 Buenos Aires, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Buenos Aires lies to the east (initial bearing 91°). The route crosses from Japan into Argentina. The halfway point is at 3.4203°, -136.9607°.

A direct flight would take about 23 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Buenos Aires?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Buenos Aires is 18,378 km (11,419 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Tokyo?

Buenos Aires is to the east of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 91°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 23 h 28 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.