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Distance from Kobe to Sapporo

Straight line

1,072 km
666 mi · 579 NM

By road

1,482 km
921 mi

Travel time

20 h 12 min
flight ≈ 1 h 50 min

Direction

NNE 28°
initial bearing

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How far is Kobe from Sapporo?

Kobe (Japan) and Sapporo (Japan) are quite far apart: 1,072 km in a straight line, that is 666 miles or 579 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kobe to Sapporo is 1,482 km (921 miles), about 20 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Kobe, Sapporo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 28°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 38.9194°, 138.0843°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 50 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 Sapporo?

By road it is 1,482 km (921 miles) from Kobe to Sapporo; in a straight line it is 1,072 km (666 miles).

How long is the drive from Kobe to Sapporo?

About 20 h 12 min on the fastest route (1,482 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sapporo from Kobe?

Sapporo is to the north-east of Kobe, at an initial bearing of 28°.

How long is the flight from Kobe to Sapporo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 50 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.