Okinawa to Tokyo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

951.8 miles 1531.8 km · straight line
1313.1 miles actual route 2113.3 km · driving distance
150h 23min estimated drive time
JPY 23352 - JPY 28741 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Okinawa from Tokyo?

The distance from Okinawa to Tokyo is 951.8 miles (1531.8 km) as the crow flies. Tokyo is located NE of Okinawa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1313.1 miles, taking about 150h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in Japan.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Okinawa and Tokyo. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Okinawa to Tokyo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 150h 23min JPY 23352 - JPY 28741 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~180h 28min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~195h 30min $158–$460* Comfort

Quick Facts

Okinawa
26.33°N, 127.81°E
Asia/Tokyo
0m elevation
Tokyo
35.68°N, 139.65°E
Asia/Tokyo
40m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 317 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM