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How far is Tokyo from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 6734 miles / 10837 kilometers / 5852 nautical miles.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Narita International Airport

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Distance from New York to Tokyo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Tokyo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6733.953 miles
  • 10837.246 kilometers
  • 5851.645 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
  • 6719.058 miles
  • 10813.275 kilometers
  • 5838.702 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 New York to Tokyo?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Narita International Airport is 13 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Narita International Airport (NRT)

On average, flying from New York to Tokyo generates about 818 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 818 kilograms equals 1 802 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Tokyo

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Narita International Airport (NRT).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W
Destination Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E