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Distance from Kobe to Los Angeles

Straight line

9,233 km
5,737 mi · 4,985 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 2 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Kobe from Los Angeles?

Kobe (Japan) and Los Angeles (United States) are very far apart: 9,233 km in a straight line, that is 5,737 miles or 4,985 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Kobe and Los Angeles, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kobe, Los Angeles lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Japan into United States. The halfway point is at 48.8460°, -171.2373°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kobe from Los Angeles?

The straight-line distance between Kobe and Los Angeles is 9,233 km (5,737 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Kobe?

Los Angeles is to the north-east of Kobe, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Kobe to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take about 12 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.