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Distance from Kobe to Saitama

Straight line

429 km
266 mi · 231 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Kobe from Saitama?

Kobe (Japan) and Saitama (Japan) are a medium distance apart: 429 km in a straight line, that is 266 miles or 231 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kobe, Saitama lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 35.3203°, 137.4030°.

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 Kobe from Saitama?

The straight-line distance between Kobe and Saitama is 429 km (266 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Saitama from Kobe?

Saitama is to the east of Kobe, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Kobe to Saitama?

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.