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Distance from Tokyo to Palermo

Straight line

10,148 km
6,305 mi · 5,479 NM

By road

12,744 km
7,919 mi

Travel time

163 h 20 min
flight ≈ 13 h 11 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Palermo?

Tokyo (Japan) and Palermo (Italy) are very far apart: 10,148 km in a straight line, that is 6,305 miles or 5,479 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Palermo is 12,744 km (7,919 miles), about 163 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Palermo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from Japan into Italy. The halfway point is at 58.9927°, 78.3276°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 11 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 Palermo?

By road it is 12,744 km (7,919 miles) from Tokyo to Palermo; in a straight line it is 10,148 km (6,305 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Palermo?

About 163 h 20 min on the fastest route (12,744 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Palermo from Tokyo?

Palermo is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Palermo?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 11 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.