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Distance from Tokyo to Saitama

Straight line

24.5 km
15.2 mi · 13.2 NM

By road

35.3 km
21.9 mi

Travel time

36 min
by car

Direction

N 353°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Saitama?

Tokyo (Japan) and Saitama (Japan) are very close to each other: 24.5 km in a straight line, that is 15.2 miles or 13.2 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Saitama is 35.3 km (21.9 miles), about 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Saitama lies to the north (initial bearing 353°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 35.7988°, 139.6742°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Saitama?

By road it is 35.3 km (21.9 miles) from Tokyo to Saitama; in a straight line it is 24.5 km (15.2 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Saitama?

About 36 min on the fastest route (35.3 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Saitama from Tokyo?

Saitama is to the north of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 353°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Saitama?

A direct flight would take about 32 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.