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Distance from Sydney to Kobe

Straight line

7,771 km
4,829 mi · 4,196 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 13 min

Direction

NNW 346°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Kobe?

Sydney (Australia) and Kobe (Japan) are very far apart: 7,771 km in a straight line, that is 4,829 miles or 4,196 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Sydney and Kobe, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Kobe lies to the north (initial bearing 346°). The route crosses from Australia into Japan. The halfway point is at 0.4158°, 143.2347°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 13 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Kobe?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Kobe is 7,771 km (4,829 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kobe from Sydney?

Kobe is to the north of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 346°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Kobe?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 13 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.