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Distance from Tokyo to Phoenix

Straight line

9,328 km
5,796 mi · 5,037 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 10 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Phoenix?

Tokyo (Japan) and Phoenix (United States) are very far apart: 9,328 km in a straight line, that is 5,796 miles or 5,037 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 Phoenix, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Phoenix lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Japan into United States. The halfway point is at 49.6096°, -165.1238°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Phoenix?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Phoenix is 9,328 km (5,796 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Phoenix from Tokyo?

Phoenix is to the north-east of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Phoenix?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 10 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.