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Distance from Tokyo to Sheffield

Straight line

9,451 km
5,873 mi · 5,103 NM

By road

11,976 km
7,441 mi

Travel time

154 h 4 min
flight ≈ 12 h 19 min

Direction

NNW 338°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Sheffield?

Tokyo (Japan) and Sheffield (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,451 km in a straight line, that is 5,873 miles or 5,103 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Sheffield is 11,976 km (7,441 miles), about 154 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Sheffield lies to the north (initial bearing 338°). The route crosses from Japan into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 69.7742°, 92.5913°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 19 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 Sheffield?

By road it is 11,976 km (7,441 miles) from Tokyo to Sheffield; in a straight line it is 9,451 km (5,873 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Sheffield?

About 154 h 4 min on the fastest route (11,976 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sheffield from Tokyo?

Sheffield is to the north of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 338°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Sheffield?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 19 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.