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Distance from Tokyo to Washington D.C.

10,906 km (6,777 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

10,906 km

Kilometers

6,777 miles

Miles

~13h 20m

Est. Flight

14h

Time Difference

Tokyo

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

Washington D.C.

USA
Area: 177 km²
Population: 0.69M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 22m

Tokyo and Washington D.C. are separated by over 11000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Tokyo is known for Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower, while Washington D.C. is famous for The White House and Lincoln Memorial.

In terms of city area, Tokyo is 12.4x larger than Washington D.C.. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Tokyo from Washington D.C.?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Tokyo to Washington D.C. is 10,906 km (6,777 miles).

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Washington D.C.?

A direct flight would take approximately 13h 20m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Tokyo bigger than Washington D.C.?

Tokyo is larger at 2,194 km², compared to 177 km².

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