Driving from Tokyo to Okinawa
Okinawa lies 1,536 km (954 mi) south-west of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 25 min without stops, over roughly 1,874 km (1,164 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Tokyo | Okinawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 142,752 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 112 m (367 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Tokyo to Okinawa
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Staying in Okinawa
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Common questions
How far is Okinawa from Tokyo?
1,536 km (954 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Tokyo; by road roughly 1,874 km (1,164 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Okinawa by car?
About 23 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Okinawa?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.