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Distance from Tokyo to Medina

Straight line

9,308 km
5,783 mi · 5,026 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 8 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Medina?

Tokyo (Japan) and Medina (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 9,308 km in a straight line, that is 5,783 miles or 5,026 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 Medina, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Medina lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from Japan into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 41.9783°, 85.7685°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Medina?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Medina is 9,308 km (5,783 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Medina from Tokyo?

Medina is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Medina?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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.