Distance from Osaka to Kobe
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How far is Osaka from Kobe?
Osaka (Japan) and Kobe (Japan) are very close to each other: 29.2 km in a straight line, that is 18.2 miles or 15.8 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Osaka to Kobe is 34.1 km (21.2 miles), about 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.
From Osaka, Kobe lies to the west (initial bearing 270°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 34.6926°, 135.3426°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
Other distances from Osaka
- Osaka – Kyoto 43 km
- Osaka – Nagoya 139 km
- Osaka – Hiroshima 281 km
- Osaka – Yokohama 386 km
- Osaka – Kawasaki 394 km
- Osaka – Tokyo 396 km
- Osaka – Yono 398 km
- Osaka – Saitama 400 km
Other distances from Kobe
- 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 Osaka from Kobe?
By road it is 34.1 km (21.2 miles) from Osaka to Kobe; in a straight line it is 29.2 km (18.2 miles).
How long is the drive from Osaka to Kobe?
About 45 min on the fastest route (34.1 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kobe from Osaka?
Kobe is to the west of Osaka, at an initial bearing of 270°.
How long is the flight from Osaka to Kobe?
A direct flight would take about 32 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.