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Distance from Kyoto to Hiroshima

Straight line

310 km
193 mi · 168 NM

By road

362 km
225 mi

Travel time

5 h 13 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

WSW 258°
initial bearing

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How far is Kyoto from Hiroshima?

Kyoto (Japan) and Hiroshima (Japan) are a medium distance apart: 310 km in a straight line, that is 193 miles or 168 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kyoto to Hiroshima is 362 km (225 miles), about 5 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Kyoto, Hiroshima lies to the west (initial bearing 258°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 34.7217°, 134.0957°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Kyoto from Hiroshima?

By road it is 362 km (225 miles) from Kyoto to Hiroshima; in a straight line it is 310 km (193 miles).

How long is the drive from Kyoto to Hiroshima?

About 5 h 13 min on the fastest route (362 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hiroshima from Kyoto?

Hiroshima is to the west of Kyoto, at an initial bearing of 258°.

How long is the flight from Kyoto to Hiroshima?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.