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Distance from Tokyo to Medellín

Straight line

14,087 km
8,753 mi · 7,606 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 7 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Medellín?

Tokyo (Japan) and Medellín (Colombia) are very far apart: 14,087 km in a straight line, that is 8,753 miles or 7,606 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 Medellín, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Medellín lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Japan into Colombia. The halfway point is at 50.3472°, -130.3541°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 7 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Medellín?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Medellín is 14,087 km (8,753 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Medellín from Tokyo?

Medellín is to the north-east of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Medellín?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 7 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.