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Distance from Los Angeles to Tokyo

8,819 km (5,480 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

8,819 km

Kilometers

5,480 miles

Miles

~10h 53m

Est. Flight

17h

Time Difference

Los Angeles

USA
Area: 1,302 km²
Population: 3.97M
Timezone: UTC-8
Elevation: 71m

Tokyo

Japan
Area: 2,194 km²
Population: 13.96M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 40m

Los Angeles and Tokyo sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 10h 53m by commercial jet.

Los Angeles is known for Hollywood and Venice Beach, while Tokyo is famous for Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower.

In terms of city area, Tokyo is 1.7x larger than Los Angeles. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Los Angeles from Tokyo?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Los Angeles to Tokyo is 8,819 km (5,480 miles).

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take approximately 10h 53m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Los Angeles bigger than Tokyo?

Tokyo is larger at 2,194 km², compared to 1,302 km².

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