Osaka to Tokyo: Exactly 392 km (244 mi)

Osaka, Japan → Tokyo, Japan

392
Kilometers
244
Miles
~59 min
Flight time (est.)
~510 km
Rough road-length estimate

212 nautical miles · Direction: east

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Osaka to Tokyo is 392 km (244 miles). Tokyo lies roughly east-northeast of Osaka; the initial great-circle bearing is 73° (ENE). It is a domestic route within Japan.

Coordinates & Bearing

Osaka (Kansai, Japan) sits at 34.6937°N, 135.5023°E; Tokyo (Kanto, Japan) is at 35.6762°N, 139.6503°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 73° (ENE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Osaka to Tokyo

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~59 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~510 km · ~6h 23min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Osaka to Tokyo: about 510 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Osaka and Tokyo lies at approximately 35.2026°N, 137.5638°E — the position that is an equal 196 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Osaka and Tokyo both use the Asia/Tokyo time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Travel Insight: Osaka to Tokyo

The Shinkansen bullet train covers this route in 2h22min, departing every 10 minutes during peak hours. Over 150 million passengers ride this corridor annually — the world's busiest high-speed rail line.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Osaka from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance from Osaka to Tokyo is approximately 392 km (244 miles, 212 nautical miles).

What direction is Tokyo from Osaka?

Tokyo lies roughly east-northeast of Osaka; the initial great-circle bearing is 73° (ENE).

How long does it take to fly from Osaka to Tokyo?

Estimated flight time is about 59 min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Osaka to Tokyo?

Rough road-length estimate for Osaka to Tokyo: about 510 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Osaka and Tokyo?

Osaka and Tokyo both use the Asia/Tokyo time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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