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Distance from Varanasi to Tokyo

Straight line

5,486 km
3,409 mi · 2,962 NM

By road

6,117 km
3,801 mi

Travel time

83 h 13 min
flight ≈ 7 h 21 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Varanasi from Tokyo?

Varanasi (India) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 5,486 km in a straight line, that is 3,409 miles or 2,962 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Varanasi to Tokyo is 6,117 km (3,801 miles), about 83 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.

From Varanasi, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from India into Japan. The halfway point is at 33.7852°, 109.6990°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 21 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 Varanasi from Tokyo?

By road it is 6,117 km (3,801 miles) from Varanasi to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 5,486 km (3,409 miles).

How long is the drive from Varanasi to Tokyo?

About 83 h 13 min on the fastest route (6,117 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Varanasi?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Varanasi, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Varanasi to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 21 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.