Tokyo to Istanbul Distance
8,946 km · 5,559 miles · 11 h 41 min flight
The distance from Tokyo to Istanbul is 8,946 km (5,559 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 41 min. Istanbul is 6 hours behind Tokyo.
Tokyo
Japan
8,946 km
Istanbul
Turkey
- Kilometres
- 8,946
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,559
- 4,831 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 11 h 41 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −6 hours
- Istanbul vs Tokyo
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Tokyo | Northwest (314°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Istanbul | Northeast (50°) |
| Halfway point | 54.28° N, 87.37° E |
| Tokyo coordinates | 35.69° N, 139.69° E |
| Istanbul coordinates | 41.01° N, 28.95° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Istanbul from Tokyo?
8,946 kilometres or 5,559 miles (4,831 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Istanbul?
About 11 h 41 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 Tokyo and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 6 hours behind Tokyo right now.
In which direction is Istanbul from Tokyo?
Istanbul lies to the northwest of Tokyo (initial bearing 314°).
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.