Distance from Tokyo to Mecca
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How far is Tokyo from Mecca?
Tokyo (Japan) and Mecca (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 9,491 km in a straight line, that is 5,897 miles or 5,124 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Tokyo, Mecca lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). The route crosses from Japan into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 40.1241°, 85.1301°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 22 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 Mecca
- Mecca – Jeddah 67 km
- Mecca – Medina 339 km
- Mecca – Riyadh 793 km
- Mecca – Sanaa 818 km
- Mecca – Omdurman 1,006 km
- Mecca – Khartoum 1,009 km
- Mecca – Amman 1,232 km
- Mecca – Basrah 1,284 km
- Mecca – Giza 1,286 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Tokyo from Mecca?
The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Mecca is 9,491 km (5,897 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Mecca from Tokyo?
Mecca is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 293°.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Mecca?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 22 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.