How Far Is Tokyo From Everywhere? 32+ Distances

Tokyo, Japan — Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data

By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 7, 2026

Quick Answer: Distances from Tokyo

From Tokyo, the closest major city is Nagoya at just 255 km (49 min by air). The farthest destination is New York at 10,852 km. On average, the 32 destinations listed here are 4,625 km from Tokyo.

About Tokyo

Tokyo is one of the largest cities in Japan, with a population of approximately 13,960,000. Located in the Kanto region of Asia, Tokyo serves as a global hub for business, tourism, and international connections.

Tokyo connects to 22 destinations within Asia and 10 intercontinental routes spanning 4 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from Tokyo with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.

Distance Breakdown: Short, Medium & Long Haul

Understanding route categories from Tokyo helps with travel planning:

Category	Distance	Routes	Best Transport
🟢 Short-haul	Under 1,500 km	7 routes	Train or flight
🟡 Medium-haul	1,500–5,000 km	11 routes	Flight (3–7 hours)
🔴 Long-haul	Over 5,000 km	14 routes	Flight (7+ hours)

Travel Tips from Tokyo

Tokyo has access to some of the world's best high-speed rail. The Shinkansen, KTX, or CRH networks make trains competitive with flights for distances under 1,000 km.

All distances shown are straight-line (great-circle) distances. Actual road distances are typically 20–40% longer. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. For the most accurate door-to-door estimates, add 2–3 hours for airport procedures on each end.

For long-haul flights from Tokyo (over 5,000 km), consider jet lag: crossing 20 timezones takes your body roughly one day per timezone to adjust.

All 32 Routes from Tokyo

To Asia (22 routes)

• Tokyo → Nagoya — 255 km (✈ ~49 min)
• Tokyo → Kyoto — 360 km (✈ ~57 min)
• Tokyo → Osaka — 392 km (✈ ~59 min)
• Tokyo → Sapporo — 834 km (✈ ~1h 33min)
• Tokyo → Fukuoka — 877 km (✈ ~1h 36min)
• Tokyo → Busan — 959 km (✈ ~1h 42min)
• Tokyo → Seoul — 1,149 km (✈ ~1h 56min)
• Tokyo → Shanghai — 1,754 km (✈ ~2h 42min)
• Tokyo → Beijing — 2,089 km (✈ ~3h 7min)
• Tokyo → Taipei — 2,095 km (✈ ~3h 7min)
• Tokyo → Shenzhen — 2,870 km (✈ ~4h 5min)
• Tokyo → Hong Kong — 2,876 km (✈ ~4h 6min)
• Tokyo → Guangzhou — 2,898 km (✈ ~4h 7min)
• Tokyo → Manila — 2,992 km (✈ ~4h 14min)
• Tokyo → Cebu — 3,238 km (✈ ~4h 33min)
• Tokyo → Chengdu — 3,343 km (✈ ~4h 41min)
• Tokyo → Da Nang — 3,801 km (✈ ~5h 15min)
• Tokyo → Bangkok — 4,599 km (✈ ~6h 15min)
• Tokyo → Singapore — 5,311 km (✈ ~7h 8min)
• Tokyo → Kuala Lumpur — 5,318 km (✈ ~7h 9min)
• Tokyo → Bali — 5,529 km (✈ ~7h 25min)
• Tokyo → Dubai — 7,930 km (✈ ~10h 25min)

To North America (4 routes)

• Tokyo → Honolulu — 6,209 km (✈ ~8h 16min)
• Tokyo → San Francisco — 8,275 km (✈ ~10h 51min)
• Tokyo → Los Angeles — 8,819 km (✈ ~11h 31min)
• Tokyo → New York — 10,852 km (✈ ~14h 4min)

To Europe (3 routes)

• Tokyo → Helsinki — 7,818 km (✈ ~10h 16min)
• Tokyo → London — 9,559 km (✈ ~12h 27min)
• Tokyo → Paris — 9,712 km (✈ ~12h 38min)

To Oceania (3 routes)

• Tokyo → Sydney — 7,826 km (✈ ~10h 17min)
• Tokyo → Melbourne — 8,190 km (✈ ~10h 44min)
• Tokyo → Wellington — 9,277 km (✈ ~12h 6min)

Route Comparisons from Tokyo

Can't decide between destinations? Compare routes side by side:

• New York→Tokyo vs New York→London
• Los Angeles→Tokyo vs Los Angeles→London
• Los Angeles→Honolulu vs Los Angeles→Tokyo
• Paris→New York vs Paris→Tokyo
• Dubai→Tokyo vs Dubai→Singapore
• Tokyo→Seoul vs Tokyo→Shanghai

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest major city to Tokyo?

The closest major city to Tokyo is Nagoya, Japan at 255 km (158 miles). Flight time: approximately 49 min.

What is the farthest city from Tokyo?

The farthest city from Tokyo in our database is New York at 10,852 km (6,743 miles).

How many destinations can I reach from Tokyo?

We cover 32 destinations from Tokyo, spanning 4 continents.

What is the average distance from Tokyo to other major cities?

The average distance from Tokyo to all listed destinations is approximately 4,625 km (2,874 miles).

How many short-haul vs long-haul routes are there from Tokyo?

From Tokyo: 7 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 11 medium-haul (1,500–5,000 km), and 14 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).

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📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.