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Distance from Tokyo to Nantes

Straight line

10,044 km
6,241 mi · 5,424 NM

By road

12,031 km
7,476 mi

Travel time

154 h
flight ≈ 13 h 3 min

Direction

NNW 335°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Nantes?

Tokyo (Japan) and Nantes (France) are very far apart: 10,044 km in a straight line, that is 6,241 miles or 5,424 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Nantes is 12,031 km (7,476 miles), about 154 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Nantes lies to the north-west (initial bearing 335°). The route crosses from Japan into France. The halfway point is at 68.8178°, 83.2937°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 3 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 Nantes?

By road it is 12,031 km (7,476 miles) from Tokyo to Nantes; in a straight line it is 10,044 km (6,241 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Nantes?

About 154 h on the fastest route (12,031 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nantes from Tokyo?

Nantes is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 335°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Nantes?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 3 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.