Distance from Detroit to Tokyo

The distance between Detroit, United States and Tokyo, Japan is 10,338 kilometers (6,424 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Tokyo, Japan

Detroit is located in the Midwestern United States while Tokyo is situated on the eastern coast of Japan, separated by the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 10,338 kilometers, heading northwest.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while Tokyo is at 44 meters.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Detroit to Tokyo crosses North America and the Pacific Ocean, with notable landmarks like Mount Fuji near Tokyo.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for cherry blossoms or autumn for cultural festivals in Tokyo, avoiding the summer heat.

Climate

Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, contrasting Detroit's cold winters and warm summers.

Accessibility

Tokyo offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, which may differ from Detroit's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 16-18 hours
Jet fighter 10-12 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
Tokyo, Japan

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Tokyo

Coordinates: 35.6895° N 139.6917° E

Elevation: 44 m (144 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Tokyo International Airport (HND)
  • Yokota Air Base (OKO)
  • Atsugi Naval Air Facility (NJA)
  • Narita International Airport (NRT)
  • Hyakuri Airport (IBR)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

Other distances from Tokyo

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Tokyo to Yokohama 29 km
From Tokyo to Osaka 397 km
From Tokyo to Nagoya 259 km
From Tokyo to Sapporo 831 km
From Tokyo to Fukuoka 881 km

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