New York to Tokyo distance
The flight distance from New York to Tokyo is 10,849 km (6,741 miles), about 14 h 4 min in the air.
- Kilometres
- 10,849 km
- Miles
- 6,741 mi
- Nautical miles
- 5,858 nmi
- Flight time (est.)
- 14 h 4 min
- Initial heading
- 333° NNW
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About this route
10,849 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 New York 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 New York from Tokyo?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from New York to Tokyo is about 10,849 km, or 6,741 miles (5,858 nautical miles).
How long is a flight from New York to Tokyo?
A non-stop flight takes roughly 14 h 4 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 New York?
Leaving New York, the shortest route starts on a heading of about 333° (NNW).