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Distance from Tokyo to Mosul

Straight line

8,279 km
5,144 mi · 4,470 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 51 min

Direction

NW 304°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Mosul?

Tokyo (Japan) and Mosul (Iraq) are very far apart: 8,279 km in a straight line, that is 5,144 miles or 4,470 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 Mosul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Mosul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 304°). The route crosses from Japan into Iraq. The halfway point is at 47.5274°, 91.6685°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Mosul?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Mosul is 8,279 km (5,144 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Mosul from Tokyo?

Mosul is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 304°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Mosul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 51 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.