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Distance from Tokyo to Messina

Straight line

10,014 km
6,222 mi · 5,407 NM

By road

12,517 km
7,778 mi

Travel time

160 h 39 min
flight ≈ 13 h 1 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Messina?

Tokyo (Japan) and Messina (Italy) are very far apart: 10,014 km in a straight line, that is 6,222 miles or 5,407 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Messina is 12,517 km (7,778 miles), about 160 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Messina lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from Japan into Italy. The halfway point is at 58.0687°, 79.3980°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 1 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 Messina?

By road it is 12,517 km (7,778 miles) from Tokyo to Messina; in a straight line it is 10,014 km (6,222 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Messina?

About 160 h 39 min on the fastest route (12,517 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Messina from Tokyo?

Messina is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Messina?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 1 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.