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Distance from Kobe to São Paulo

Straight line

18,757 km
11,655 mi · 10,128 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 23 h 57 min

Direction

N 9°
initial bearing

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How far is Kobe from São Paulo?

Kobe (Japan) and São Paulo (Brazil) are very far apart: 18,757 km in a straight line, that is 11,655 miles or 10,128 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 São Paulo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kobe, São Paulo lies to the north (initial bearing 9°). The route crosses from Japan into Brazil. The halfway point is at 59.8756°, -62.0123°.

A direct flight would take about 23 h 57 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kobe from São Paulo?

The straight-line distance between Kobe and São Paulo is 18,757 km (11,655 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is São Paulo from Kobe?

São Paulo is to the north of Kobe, at an initial bearing of 9°.

How long is the flight from Kobe to São Paulo?

A direct flight would take about 23 h 57 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.