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Distance from Hiroshima to Kyoto

Straight line

310 km
193 mi · 168 NM

By road

362 km
225 mi

Travel time

5 h 12 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

ENE 76°
initial bearing

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How far is Hiroshima from Kyoto?

Hiroshima (Japan) and Kyoto (Japan) are a medium distance apart: 310 km in a straight line, that is 193 miles or 168 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hiroshima to Kyoto is 362 km (225 miles), about 5 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Hiroshima, Kyoto lies to the east (initial bearing 76°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 34.7217°, 134.0957°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Hiroshima from Kyoto?

By road it is 362 km (225 miles) from Hiroshima to Kyoto; in a straight line it is 310 km (193 miles).

How long is the drive from Hiroshima to Kyoto?

About 5 h 12 min on the fastest route (362 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kyoto from Hiroshima?

Kyoto is to the east of Hiroshima, at an initial bearing of 76°.

How long is the flight from Hiroshima to Kyoto?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.