Los Angeles to Tokyo distance
The flight distance from Los Angeles to Tokyo is 8,815 km (5,478 miles), about 11 h 31 min in the air.
- Kilometres
- 8,815 km
- Miles
- 5,478 mi
- Nautical miles
- 4,760 nmi
- Flight time (est.)
- 11 h 31 min
- Initial heading
- 306° NW
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About this route
8,815 km is the great-circle distance, the shortest path over Earth's surface between the two city centres. On a long route like this the shortest path bends noticeably toward the pole on a flat map, which is why flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo can pass over places that look out of the way.
The distance is the same in both directions.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Tokyo?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Los Angeles to Tokyo is about 8,815 km, or 5,478 miles (4,760 nautical miles).
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo?
A non-stop flight takes roughly 11 h 31 min based on a typical 800 km/h cruise speed plus take-off and landing. Actual scheduled times vary with wind and routing; westbound flights across the Atlantic or Pacific are usually slower because of the jet stream.
Which direction is Tokyo from Los Angeles?
Leaving Los Angeles, the shortest route starts on a heading of about 306° (NW).