Tokyo to Los Angeles Distance
8,815 km · 5,478 miles · 11 h 31 min flight
The distance from Tokyo to Los Angeles is 8,815 km (5,478 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 31 min. Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo.
Tokyo
Japan
Los Angeles
California
- 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
- Los Angeles vs Tokyo
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Tokyo | Northeast (56°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Los Angeles | Northwest (306°) |
| Halfway point | 47.93° N, 168.57° W |
| Tokyo coordinates | 35.69° N, 139.69° E |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Tokyo?
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 Tokyo to Los Angeles?
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 Tokyo and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Tokyo right now.
In which direction is Los Angeles from Tokyo?
Los Angeles lies to the northeast of Tokyo (initial bearing 56°).
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.