Distance from Tokyo to Los Angeles

8,839 km · 5,492 miles as the crow flies, about 11 h 33 min by air.

Air route

35.6850°, 139.7514° · Asia/Tokyo

33.9900°, -118.1800° · America/Los Angeles

Flight distance (great circle)
8,839km
Est. flight time
11 h 33 min
Initial bearing
56°NE
Time difference
−16 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 8,820 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Tokyo to Los Angeles at a glance

Straight-line distance8,839 km / 5,492 mi / 4,773 nmi
Estimated flight time11 h 33 min
Initial bearing56° (NE)
Halfway point47.899°, -168.485°
Tokyo coordinates35.685°, 139.7514°
Los Angeles coordinates33.99°, -118.18°

Local time: Tokyo · Los Angeles. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Los Angeles?

8,839 km (5,492 miles, 4,773 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles?

About 11 h 33 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Los Angeles from Tokyo?

The great-circle route leaves Tokyo on an initial bearing of 56° (NE). The halfway point is near 47.90°, -168.48°.