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Distance from Tokyo to Pretoria

Straight line

13,502 km
8,389 mi · 7,290 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 23 min

Direction

W 259°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Pretoria?

Tokyo (Japan) and Pretoria (South Africa) are very far apart: 13,502 km in a straight line, that is 8,389 miles or 7,290 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 Pretoria, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Pretoria lies to the west (initial bearing 259°). The route crosses from Japan into South Africa. The halfway point is at 8.7632°, 79.5978°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Pretoria?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Pretoria is 13,502 km (8,389 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Pretoria from Tokyo?

Pretoria is to the west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 259°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Pretoria?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 23 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.