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Distance from Kobe to Hangzhou

Straight line

1,492 km
927 mi · 806 NM

By road

1,834 km
1,140 mi

Travel time

33 h 7 min
flight ≈ 2 h 22 min

Direction

WSW 255°
initial bearing

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How far is Kobe from Hangzhou?

Kobe (Japan) and Hangzhou (China) are quite far apart: 1,492 km in a straight line, that is 927 miles or 806 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kobe to Hangzhou is 1,834 km (1,140 miles), about 33 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Kobe, Hangzhou lies to the west (initial bearing 255°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 32.7164°, 127.4875°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 22 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 Hangzhou?

By road it is 1,834 km (1,140 miles) from Kobe to Hangzhou; in a straight line it is 1,492 km (927 miles).

How long is the drive from Kobe to Hangzhou?

About 33 h 7 min on the fastest route (1,834 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hangzhou from Kobe?

Hangzhou is to the west of Kobe, at an initial bearing of 255°.

How long is the flight from Kobe to Hangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 22 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.