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Distance from Tokyo to Plovdiv

Straight line

9,150 km
5,685 mi · 4,940 NM

By road

11,270 km
7,003 mi

Travel time

143 h 11 min
flight ≈ 11 h 56 min

Direction

NW 317°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Plovdiv?

Tokyo (Japan) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 9,150 km in a straight line, that is 5,685 miles or 4,940 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Plovdiv is 11,270 km (7,003 miles), about 143 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Plovdiv lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). The route crosses from Japan into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 56.2712°, 86.3079°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 56 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 Plovdiv?

By road it is 11,270 km (7,003 miles) from Tokyo to Plovdiv; in a straight line it is 9,150 km (5,685 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Plovdiv?

About 143 h 11 min on the fastest route (11,270 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Plovdiv from Tokyo?

Plovdiv is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 317°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Plovdiv?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 56 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.