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Distance from Wuhan to Hiroshima

Straight line

1,758 km
1,092 mi · 949 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 42 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Hiroshima?

Wuhan (China) and Hiroshima (Japan) are quite far apart: 1,758 km in a straight line, that is 1,092 miles or 949 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 Wuhan and Hiroshima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Wuhan, Hiroshima lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 32.8206°, 123.1638°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Wuhan from Hiroshima?

The straight-line distance between Wuhan and Hiroshima is 1,758 km (1,092 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Hiroshima from Wuhan?

Hiroshima is to the east of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Hiroshima?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 42 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.