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Distance from Kobe to Beijing

Straight line

1,759 km
1,093 mi · 950 NM

By road

1,623 km
1,009 mi

Travel time

30 h 43 min
flight ≈ 2 h 42 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Kobe from Beijing?

Kobe (Japan) and Beijing (China) 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, Kobe to Beijing is 1,623 km (1,009 miles), about 30 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Kobe, Beijing lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from Japan into China. 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 Kobe from Beijing?

By road it is 1,623 km (1,009 miles) from Kobe to Beijing; in a straight line it is 1,759 km (1,093 miles).

How long is the drive from Kobe to Beijing?

About 30 h 43 min on the fastest route (1,623 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Kobe?

Beijing is to the north-west of Kobe, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Kobe to Beijing?

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.