EN RO

Distance from Kawasaki to Kobe

Straight line

423 km
263 mi · 229 NM

By road

516 km
321 mi

Travel time

6 h 43 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

WSW 259°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Kobe → Kawasaki

How far is Kawasaki from Kobe?

Kawasaki (Japan) and Kobe (Japan) are a medium distance apart: 423 km in a straight line, that is 263 miles or 229 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kawasaki to Kobe is 516 km (321 miles), about 6 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Kawasaki, Kobe lies to the west (initial bearing 259°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 35.1270°, 137.4386°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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 Kawasaki from Kobe?

By road it is 516 km (321 miles) from Kawasaki to Kobe; in a straight line it is 423 km (263 miles).

How long is the drive from Kawasaki to Kobe?

About 6 h 43 min on the fastest route (516 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kobe from Kawasaki?

Kobe is to the west of Kawasaki, at an initial bearing of 259°.

How long is the flight from Kawasaki to Kobe?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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.