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Distance from Tokyo to Moscow

Straight line

7,497 km
4,658 mi · 4,048 NM

By road

8,800 km
5,468 mi

Travel time

118 h 51 min
flight ≈ 9 h 52 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Moscow?

Tokyo (Japan) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 7,497 km in a straight line, that is 4,658 miles or 4,048 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Moscow is 8,800 km (5,468 miles), about 118 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from Japan into Russia. The halfway point is at 57.8542°, 101.2966°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 52 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 Moscow?

By road it is 8,800 km (5,468 miles) from Tokyo to Moscow; in a straight line it is 7,497 km (4,658 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Moscow?

About 118 h 51 min on the fastest route (8,800 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Tokyo?

Moscow is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 52 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.