Distance from Tokyo to London
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How far is Tokyo from London?
Tokyo (Japan) and London (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,582 km in a straight line, that is 5,954 miles or 5,174 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Tokyo to London is 11,701 km (7,271 miles), about 151 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.
From Tokyo, London lies to the north-west (initial bearing 336°). The route crosses from Japan into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 69.0126°, 89.6676°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Tokyo
- Tokyo – Kawasaki 19 km
- Tokyo – Yono 22 km
- Tokyo – Saitama 25 km
- Tokyo – Yokohama 29 km
- Tokyo – Nagoya 259 km
- Tokyo – Sendai 305 km
- Tokyo – Kyoto 365 km
- Tokyo – Osaka 396 km
- Tokyo – Kobe 424 km
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Tokyo from London?
By road it is 11,701 km (7,271 miles) from Tokyo to London; in a straight line it is 9,582 km (5,954 miles).
How long is the drive from Tokyo to London?
About 151 h 17 min on the fastest route (11,701 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is London from Tokyo?
London is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 336°.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to London?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 29 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.