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Distance from Kobe to Guangzhou

Straight line

2,486 km
1,545 mi · 1,342 NM

By road

2,935 km
1,824 mi

Travel time

45 h 12 min
flight ≈ 3 h 36 min

Direction

WSW 245°
initial bearing

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How far is Kobe from Guangzhou?

Kobe (Japan) and Guangzhou (China) 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, Kobe to Guangzhou is 2,935 km (1,824 miles), about 45 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Kobe, Guangzhou lies to the south-west (initial bearing 245°). The route crosses from Japan into China. 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 Kobe from Guangzhou?

By road it is 2,935 km (1,824 miles) from Kobe to Guangzhou; in a straight line it is 2,486 km (1,545 miles).

How long is the drive from Kobe to Guangzhou?

About 45 h 12 min on the fastest route (2,935 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Kobe?

Guangzhou is to the south-west of Kobe, at an initial bearing of 245°.

How long is the flight from Kobe to Guangzhou?

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.