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Distance from Beijing to Kobe

Straight line

1,759 km
1,093 mi · 950 NM

By road

1,616 km
1,004 mi

Travel time

30 h 39 min
flight ≈ 2 h 42 min

Direction

ESE 103°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Kobe?

Beijing (China) and Kobe (Japan) are quite far apart: 1,759 km in a straight line, that is 1,093 miles or 950 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Kobe is 1,616 km (1,004 miles), about 30 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Beijing, Kobe lies to the east (initial bearing 103°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 37.6724°, 126.1190°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Beijing from Kobe?

By road it is 1,616 km (1,004 miles) from Beijing to Kobe; in a straight line it is 1,759 km (1,093 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Kobe?

About 30 h 39 min on the fastest route (1,616 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kobe from Beijing?

Kobe is to the east of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 103°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Kobe?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 42 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.