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Distance from Istanbul to Tokyo

The straight-line distance from Istanbul, Turkey to Tokyo, Japan is 8,943 km (5,557 miles).Tokyo is NE of Istanbul.

Distance (km)

8,943

straight line

Distance (miles)

5,557

straight line

Flight Time

11 hr 42 min

estimated direct

Direction

NE

50° bearing

Transport Comparison: Istanbul to Tokyo

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight11 hr 42 min8,943 kmDirect flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed

All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.

Istanbul to Tokyo: Key Details

FromIstanbul, Turkey
ToTokyo, Japan
Straight-line Distance8,943 km (5,557 miles)
Bearing50° (NE)
Coordinates (Istanbul)41.0082°, 28.9784°
Coordinates (Tokyo)35.6762°, 139.6503°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Istanbul from Tokyo?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Istanbul to Tokyo is 8,943 km (5,557 miles). Tokyo is NE of Istanbul.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Tokyo?

A direct flight from Istanbul to Tokyo takes approximately 11 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.

What direction is Tokyo from Istanbul?

Tokyo is NE (50 degrees) from Istanbul.

What is the distance from Tokyo to Istanbul?

The distance from Tokyo to Istanbul is the same: 8,943 km (5,557 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Istanbul to Ankara349 kmTokyo to Seoul1,149 kmIstanbul to Cairo1,236 kmIstanbul to Baghdad1,606 kmTokyo to Shanghai1,754 kmIstanbul to Moscow1,756 kmTokyo to Hangzhou1,911 kmTokyo to Nanjing1,963 kmIstanbul to Tehran2,035 kmTokyo to Beijing2,089 km

Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.