Distance from Los Angeles to Tokyo

The distance between Los Angeles, United States and Tokyo, Japan is 8,835 kilometers (5,490 miles).

Los Angeles, California, United States

Tokyo, Japan

Los Angeles is located on the west coast of the United States, while Tokyo is situated in the eastern part of Japan, across the Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 8,835 kilometers, heading northwest.

Los Angeles is situated at an altitude of 96 meters above sea level, while Tokyo is at 44 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Los Angeles to Tokyo crosses the Pacific Ocean, connecting North America with Asia, highlighting urban landscapes.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for pleasant temperatures and vibrant cultural events in Tokyo, avoiding summer crowds.

Climate

Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, differing from Los Angeles' Mediterranean climate.

Accessibility

Tokyo offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, providing more options compared to Los Angeles.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 14-16 hours
Jet fighter 8-10 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Los Angeles, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W

Elevation: 96 m (315 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)
  • San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)
  • Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
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 Los Angeles

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Los Angeles to New York City 3,944 km
From Los Angeles to Chicago 2,807 km
From Los Angeles to Houston 2,211 km
From Los Angeles to Phoenix 575 km
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia 3,852 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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