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Distance from Tokyo to Paris

Straight line

9,736 km
6,050 mi · 5,257 NM

By road

11,649 km
7,238 mi

Travel time

150 h 8 min
flight ≈ 12 h 40 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Paris?

Tokyo (Japan) and Paris (France) are very far apart: 9,736 km in a straight line, that is 6,050 miles or 5,257 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Paris is 11,649 km (7,238 miles), about 150 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Paris lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). The route crosses from Japan into France. The halfway point is at 67.4956°, 86.0564°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 40 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 Paris?

By road it is 11,649 km (7,238 miles) from Tokyo to Paris; in a straight line it is 9,736 km (6,050 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Paris?

About 150 h 8 min on the fastest route (11,649 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Paris from Tokyo?

Paris is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 333°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Paris?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 40 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.