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Distance from Tokyo to Kiel

Straight line

8,927 km
5,547 mi · 4,820 NM

By road

10,977 km
6,821 mi

Travel time

143 h 24 min
flight ≈ 11 h 40 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Kiel?

Tokyo (Japan) and Kiel (Germany) are very far apart: 8,927 km in a straight line, that is 5,547 miles or 4,820 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Kiel is 10,977 km (6,821 miles), about 143 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Kiel lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). The route crosses from Japan into Germany. The halfway point is at 65.7176°, 94.1181°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 40 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 Kiel?

By road it is 10,977 km (6,821 miles) from Tokyo to Kiel; in a straight line it is 8,927 km (5,547 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Kiel?

About 143 h 24 min on the fastest route (10,977 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kiel from Tokyo?

Kiel is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 333°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Kiel?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 40 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.