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Distance from Fukuoka to Kobe

Straight line

456 km
283 mi · 246 NM

By road

585 km
363 mi

Travel time

8 h 8 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Fukuoka from Kobe?

Fukuoka (Japan) and Kobe (Japan) are a medium distance apart: 456 km in a straight line, that is 283 miles or 246 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Fukuoka to Kobe is 585 km (363 miles), about 8 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Fukuoka, Kobe lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 34.1687°, 132.7844°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Fukuoka from Kobe?

By road it is 585 km (363 miles) from Fukuoka to Kobe; in a straight line it is 456 km (283 miles).

How long is the drive from Fukuoka to Kobe?

About 8 h 8 min on the fastest route (585 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kobe from Fukuoka?

Kobe is to the east of Fukuoka, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Fukuoka to Kobe?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.