How far is Tokyo from London?
The distance between London (London City Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 5961 miles / 9593 kilometers / 5180 nautical miles.
London City Airport – Narita International Airport
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Distance from London to Tokyo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Tokyo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5961.051 miles
- 9593.381 kilometers
- 5180.011 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 5946.362 miles
- 9569.743 kilometers
- 5167.248 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from London to Tokyo?
The estimated flight time from London City Airport to Narita International Airport is 11 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Tokyo?
The time difference between London and Tokyo is 9 hours. Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London City Airport (LCY) and Narita International Airport (NRT)
On average, flying from London to Tokyo generates about 711 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 711 kilograms equals 1 568 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Tokyo
See the map of the shortest flight path between London City Airport (LCY) and Narita International Airport (NRT).
Airport information
| Origin | London City Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LCY |
| ICAO Code: | EGLC |
| Coordinates: | 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E |
| Destination | Narita International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tokyo |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | NRT |
| ICAO Code: | RJAA |
| Coordinates: | 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E |