Distance from San Jose to Tokyo

The distance between San Jose, United States and Tokyo, Japan is 8,355 kilometers (5,191 miles).

San Jose, California, United States

Tokyo, Japan

San Jose is located on the west coast of the United States, while Tokyo is situated on the eastern coast of Japan, across the Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 8,355 kilometers, heading northwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Jose at 23 meters above sea level and Tokyo at 44 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Jose to Tokyo crosses the Pacific Ocean, connecting the tech hub of Silicon Valley with Japan's capital.

Best time to travel

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

Climate

Tokyo has humid summers and mild winters compared to San Jose's Mediterranean climate with dry summers and wet winters.

Accessibility

Tokyo offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, more advanced than San Jose, aiding visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 12-14 hours
Jet fighter 8-10 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
San Jose, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.3394° N 121.895° W

Elevation: 23 m (75 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)
  • Reid-Hillview of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV)
  • Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)
  • Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO)
  • San Carlos Airport (SQL)
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 San Jose

Distance between cities Kilometers
From San Jose to New York City 4,112 km
From San Jose to Los Angeles 492 km
From San Jose to Chicago 2,964 km
From San Jose to Houston 2,593 km
From San Jose to Phoenix 990 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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