London to Tokyo Distance
9,559 km · 5,939 miles · 12 h 27 min flight
The distance from London to Tokyo is 9,559 km (5,939 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 12 h 27 min. Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London.
London
United Kingdom
9,559 km
Tokyo
Japan
- Kilometres
- 9,559
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,939
- 5,161 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 12 h 27 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +8 hours
- Tokyo vs London
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from London | North-northeast (32°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Tokyo | North-northwest (336°) |
| Halfway point | 69.01° N, 89.67° E |
| London coordinates | 51.51° N, 0.13° W |
| Tokyo coordinates | 35.69° N, 139.69° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Tokyo from London?
9,559 kilometres or 5,939 miles (5,161 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from London to Tokyo?
About 12 h 27 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between London and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London right now.
In which direction is Tokyo from London?
Tokyo lies to the north-northeast of London (initial bearing 32°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.