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Distance from Sapporo to Kobe

Straight line

1,072 km
666 mi · 579 NM

By road

1,483 km
921 mi

Travel time

20 h 13 min
flight ≈ 1 h 50 min

Direction

SSW 212°
initial bearing

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How far is Sapporo from Kobe?

Sapporo (Japan) and Kobe (Japan) are quite far apart: 1,072 km in a straight line, that is 666 miles or 579 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sapporo to Kobe is 1,483 km (921 miles), about 20 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Sapporo, Kobe lies to the south-west (initial bearing 212°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 38.9194°, 138.0843°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 50 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 Sapporo from Kobe?

By road it is 1,483 km (921 miles) from Sapporo to Kobe; in a straight line it is 1,072 km (666 miles).

How long is the drive from Sapporo to Kobe?

About 20 h 13 min on the fastest route (1,483 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kobe from Sapporo?

Kobe is to the south-west of Sapporo, at an initial bearing of 212°.

How long is the flight from Sapporo to Kobe?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 50 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.