Tokyo to Fukuoka: Exactly 877 km (545 mi)

Tokyo, Japan → Fukuoka, Japan

877
Kilometers
545
Miles
~1h 36min
Flight time (est.)
~1,140 km
Rough road-length estimate

474 nautical miles · Direction: southwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Tokyo to Fukuoka is 877 km (545 miles). Fukuoka lies roughly west-southwest of Tokyo; the initial great-circle bearing is 257° (WSW). It is a domestic route within Japan.

Coordinates & Bearing

Tokyo (Kanto, Japan) sits at 35.6762°N, 139.6503°E; Fukuoka (Kyushu, Japan) is at 33.5904°N, 130.4017°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 257° (WSW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Tokyo to Fukuoka

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 36min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,140 km · ~14h 15min 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 Tokyo to Fukuoka: about 1,140 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 Tokyo and Fukuoka lies at approximately 34.7207°N, 134.9677°E — the position that is an equal 439 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Tokyo from Fukuoka?

The straight-line distance from Tokyo to Fukuoka is approximately 877 km (545 miles, 474 nautical miles).

What direction is Fukuoka from Tokyo?

Fukuoka lies roughly west-southwest of Tokyo; the initial great-circle bearing is 257° (WSW).

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

Estimated flight time is about 1h 36min (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 Tokyo to Fukuoka?

Rough road-length estimate for Tokyo to Fukuoka: about 1,140 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 Tokyo and Fukuoka?

Tokyo and Fukuoka 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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