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Distance from Tokyo to San Jose

Straight line

8,355 km
5,191 mi · 4,511 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 57 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from San Jose?

Tokyo (Japan) and San Jose (United States) are very far apart: 8,355 km in a straight line, that is 5,191 miles or 4,511 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 San Jose, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, San Jose lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Japan into United States. The halfway point is at 48.5706°, -171.8094°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 57 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from San Jose?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and San Jose is 8,355 km (5,191 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is San Jose from Tokyo?

San Jose is to the north-east of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to San Jose?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 57 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.