Distance from Tokyo to Major Cities?
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Tokyo
Japan · Asia
The Eastern CapitalThe City of ContrastsEdo
Population 9,733,276
Coordinates 35.6895°N,
139.6917°E
Timezone Asia/Tokyo
UTC+9
UTC+9
Elevation 40 m (131 ft)
Country Japan
Continent Asia
Main Airports HND · NRT
Distance from Tokyo to Major Cities
Calculate Distance from Tokyo →| City | Distance | Miles | Direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London | 9,559 km | 5,940 mi | NW | Tokyo to London |
 Paris | 9,713 km | 6,035 mi | NW | Tokyo to Paris |
 Dubai | 7,937 km | 4,932 mi | W | |
 Shanghai | 1,760 km | 1,094 mi | W | Tokyo to Shanghai |
 New York City | 10,849 km | 6,741 mi | NE | Tokyo to New York City |
 Sydney | 7,826 km | 4,863 mi | S | |
| Regional Cities | ||||
| Beijing | 2,093 km | 1,301 mi | W | |
| Shenzhen | 2,873 km | 1,785 mi | SW | |
| Guangzhou | 2,904 km | 1,804 mi | W | |
 Ho Chi Minh City | 4,327 km | 2,689 mi | SW | |
| Chengdu | 3,344 km | 2,078 mi | W | |
 Lahore | 5,955 km | 3,700 mi | W | |
All Distance Routes from Tokyo
Dedicated city-pair pages with flight times, route maps, and midpoint data for every distance from Tokyo.
Closest Cities Near Tokyo by Radius
Find Cities Within Radius →Within 50 km
| Yokohama | 29 km | S |
| Kawasaki | 19 km | S |
| Saitama | 25 km | N |
| Edogawe | 16 km | E |
| Chiba | 40 km | E |
Within 100 km
| Suginami | 78 km | NE |
| Hiratsuka | 51 km | SW |
| Utsunomiya | 99 km | N |
| Tsukuba | 58 km | NE |
| Takasaki | 94 km | NW |
Within 250 km
| Shizuoka | 142 km | SW |
| Hamamatsu | 209 km | SW |
| Fuji | 108 km | SW |
| Kofu | 102 km | W |
| Nagano | 172 km | NW |
| Iwaki | 185 km | NE |
| Katsuta | 108 km | NE |
| Hitachi-Naka | 109 km | NE |
| Hitachi | 133 km | NE |
| Matsumoto | 167 km | W |
Within 30 miles
| Yokohama | 18 mi | S |
| Kawasaki | 12 mi | S |
| Saitama | 15 mi | N |
| Edogawe | 10 mi | E |
| Chiba | 25 mi | E |
Within 60 miles
| Suginami | 48 mi | NE |
| Hiratsuka | 32 mi | SW |
| Tsukuba | 36 mi | NE |
| Takasaki | 58 mi | NW |
| Kumagaya | 35 mi | NW |
Within 150 miles
| Utsunomiya | 62 mi | N |
| Shizuoka | 88 mi | SW |
| Mito | 62 mi | NE |
| Hamamatsu | 130 mi | SW |
| Fuji | 67 mi | SW |
| Numazu | 62 mi | SW |
| Kofu | 63 mi | W |
| Nagano | 107 mi | NW |
| Iwaki | 115 mi | NE |
| Katsuta | 67 mi | NE |
Average Flight Times from Tokyo
| Destination | Flight Time | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | ~14h | 9,559 km | NW |
| Paris | ~14h 10min | 9,713 km | NW |
| Dubai | ~9h 49min | 7,937 km | W |
| Shanghai | ~3h | 1,760 km | W |
| New York City | ~12h 40min | 10,849 km | NE |
| Sydney | ~9h 42min | 7,826 km | S |
* Estimated based on great-circle distance at 900 km/h cruising speed. Actual times vary by airline, winds, and routing.
Tokyo Location & Key Facts
Tokyo is the capital and most populous city of Japan, and the centre of the Greater Tokyo Area — the most populous metropolitan area in the world with over 37 million residents. Situated on Honshu island at the head of Tokyo Bay, the city evolved from a small fishing village called Edo into a global megacity of extraordinary technological sophistication and cultural depth. Tokyo blends ultramodern skyscrapers and high-speed rail with ancient temples, traditional cuisine, and meticulous craftsmanship.
- ✓Centre of the Greater Tokyo Area, the world's most populous metropolitan region with over 37 million people
- ✓Has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city in the world, earning it the title of global food capital
- ✓Home to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, one of the three largest stock exchanges in the world by market capitalisation
- ✓Served by two major international airports, Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT), handling over 100 million passengers annually
- ✓Hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 1964 and 2020 (held 2021), making it one of only a few cities to host twice
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Tokyo from the North Pole?
Tokyo is approximately 6,039 km (3,752 miles) from the North Pole (geographic north, 90°N). The straight-line great-circle distance places Tokyo at 54.3° from the polar region.
How far is Tokyo from the South Pole?
The distance from Tokyo to the South Pole (90°S, Antarctica) is approximately 13,976 km (8,684 miles).
How far is Tokyo from the equator?
Tokyo lies at 35.6895° north latitude, approximately 3,973 km (2,469 miles) from the equator.
How far is Tokyo from Rome?
The great-circle distance from Tokyo to Rome, Italy is approximately 9,854 km (6,123 miles). Rome is located at 41.89°N, 12.51°E in central Italy.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Tokyo to Beijing is approximately 3h 20min. This is based on great-circle distance and a typical cruising speed of 900 km/h. Actual flight times vary depending on airline, routing, and wind conditions.
How many cities are within 200 km of Tokyo?
There are 454 cities within 200 km of Tokyo in our dataset of 600+ major global cities, including Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama.