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Distance from Nanjing to Kobe

Straight line

1,552 km
965 mi · 838 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 26 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Kobe?

Nanjing (China) and Kobe (Japan) are quite far apart: 1,552 km in a straight line, that is 965 miles or 838 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Nanjing, Kobe lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 33.6476°, 126.8555°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 26 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 Nanjing from Kobe?

The straight-line distance between Nanjing and Kobe is 1,552 km (965 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kobe from Nanjing?

Kobe is to the east of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 75°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Kobe?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 26 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.