Distance from Washington to Tokyo

The distance between Washington, United States and Tokyo, Japan is 10,928 kilometers (6,790 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Tokyo, Japan

Washington is located in the eastern United States, while Tokyo is situated in Japan, across the Pacific Ocean, highlighting the vast expanse between North America and Asia. The straight-line distance between them is 10,928 kilometers, heading northwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Washington at 6 meters above sea level and Tokyo at 44 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip spans from the urban landscape of Washington to the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, crossing the Pacific Ocean.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for pleasant temperatures and vibrant cultural events in Tokyo.

Climate

Tokyo has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, unlike Washington's humid subtropical climate with more pronounced seasonal changes.

Accessibility

Tokyo offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, more advanced than Washington's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 16-18 hours
Jet fighter 12-14 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)
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 Washington

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 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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