Los Angeles to Tokyo Distance
8,815 km · 5,478 miles · 11 h 31 min flight
The distance from Los Angeles to Tokyo is 8,815 km (5,478 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 31 min. Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles
California
Tokyo
Japan
- Kilometres
- 8,815
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,478
- 4,760 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 11 h 31 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +16 hours
- Tokyo vs Los Angeles
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Los Angeles | Northwest (306°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Tokyo | Northeast (56°) |
| Halfway point | 47.93° N, 168.57° W |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
| Tokyo coordinates | 35.69° N, 139.69° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Tokyo from Los Angeles?
8,815 kilometres or 5,478 miles (4,760 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo?
About 11 h 31 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 Los Angeles and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now.
In which direction is Tokyo from Los Angeles?
Tokyo lies to the northwest of Los Angeles (initial bearing 306°).
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.