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Distance from Tokyo to Southampton

Straight line

9,686 km
6,019 mi · 5,230 NM

By road

11,816 km
7,342 mi

Travel time

152 h 19 min
flight ≈ 12 h 36 min

Direction

NNW 337°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Southampton?

Tokyo (Japan) and Southampton (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,686 km in a straight line, that is 6,019 miles or 5,230 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Southampton is 11,816 km (7,342 miles), about 152 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Southampton lies to the north-west (initial bearing 337°). The route crosses from Japan into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 69.4341°, 88.7556°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 36 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 Southampton?

By road it is 11,816 km (7,342 miles) from Tokyo to Southampton; in a straight line it is 9,686 km (6,019 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Southampton?

About 152 h 19 min on the fastest route (11,816 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Southampton from Tokyo?

Southampton is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 337°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Southampton?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 36 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.