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Distance from Guangzhou to Kobe

Straight line

2,486 km
1,545 mi · 1,342 NM

By road

2,939 km
1,826 mi

Travel time

45 h 17 min
flight ≈ 3 h 36 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Kobe?

Guangzhou (China) and Kobe (Japan) are quite far apart: 2,486 km in a straight line, that is 1,545 miles or 1,342 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guangzhou to Kobe is 2,939 km (1,826 miles), about 45 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Guangzhou, Kobe lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 29.3515°, 123.5952°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 36 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 Guangzhou from Kobe?

By road it is 2,939 km (1,826 miles) from Guangzhou to Kobe; in a straight line it is 2,486 km (1,545 miles).

How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Kobe?

About 45 h 17 min on the fastest route (2,939 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kobe from Guangzhou?

Kobe is to the north-east of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Kobe?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 36 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.