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Distance from Tokyo to Sunderland

Straight line

9,303 km
5,780 mi · 5,023 NM

By road

12,128 km
7,536 mi

Travel time

155 h 49 min
flight ≈ 12 h 8 min

Direction

NNW 339°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Sunderland?

Tokyo (Japan) and Sunderland (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,303 km in a straight line, that is 5,780 miles or 5,023 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Sunderland is 12,128 km (7,536 miles), about 155 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Sunderland lies to the north (initial bearing 339°). The route crosses from Japan into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 69.8795°, 94.9812°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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 Sunderland?

By road it is 12,128 km (7,536 miles) from Tokyo to Sunderland; in a straight line it is 9,303 km (5,780 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Sunderland?

About 155 h 49 min on the fastest route (12,128 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sunderland from Tokyo?

Sunderland is to the north of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 339°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Sunderland?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 8 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.