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Distance from Vulcan to Tokyo

Straight line

8,996 km
5,590 mi · 4,858 NM

By road

10,956 km
6,807 mi

Travel time

148 h 20 min
flight ≈ 11 h 45 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Vulcan from Tokyo?

Vulcan (Romania) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 8,996 km in a straight line, that is 5,590 miles or 4,858 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vulcan to Tokyo is 10,956 km (6,807 miles), about 148 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Vulcan, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from Romania into Japan. The halfway point is at 58.1937°, 88.1533°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 45 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 Vulcan from Tokyo?

By road it is 10,956 km (6,807 miles) from Vulcan to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 8,996 km (5,590 miles).

How long is the drive from Vulcan to Tokyo?

About 148 h 20 min on the fastest route (10,956 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Vulcan?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Vulcan, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Vulcan to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 45 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.