Distance from London to Kobe
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How far is London from Kobe?
London (United Kingdom) and Kobe (Japan) are very far apart: 9,510 km in a straight line, that is 5,909 miles or 5,135 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Kobe is 11,749 km (7,300 miles), about 151 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.
From London, Kobe lies to the north-east (initial bearing 35°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Japan. The halfway point is at 66.7966°, 86.1275°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Kobe
- Kobe – Osaka 29 km
- Kobe – Kyoto 64 km
- Kobe – Nagoya 166 km
- Kobe – Hiroshima 252 km
- Kobe – Yokohama 415 km
- Kobe – Kawasaki 423 km
- Kobe – Tokyo 424 km
- Kobe – Yono 425 km
- Kobe – Saitama 428 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Kobe?
By road it is 11,749 km (7,300 miles) from London to Kobe; in a straight line it is 9,510 km (5,909 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Kobe?
About 151 h 19 min on the fastest route (11,749 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kobe from London?
Kobe is to the north-east of London, at an initial bearing of 35°.
How long is the flight from London to Kobe?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 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.