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Distance from Moscow to Kobe

Straight line

7,337 km
4,559 mi · 3,962 NM

By road

8,849 km
5,498 mi

Travel time

118 h 54 min
flight ≈ 9 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Kobe?

Moscow (Russia) and Kobe (Japan) are very far apart: 7,337 km in a straight line, that is 4,559 miles or 3,962 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Kobe is 8,849 km (5,498 miles), about 118 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Kobe lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Russia into Japan. The halfway point is at 56.2330°, 98.4711°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 40 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 Moscow from Kobe?

By road it is 8,849 km (5,498 miles) from Moscow to Kobe; in a straight line it is 7,337 km (4,559 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Kobe?

About 118 h 54 min on the fastest route (8,849 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kobe from Moscow?

Kobe is to the north-east of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Kobe?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 40 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.