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Kobe, Japan → Fukuoka, Japan
Distance Result
283 miles
455 km | 246 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Kobe to Fukuoka is about 455 km (283 miles) as the crow flies, or 246 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 0.6 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 5h 3min
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 1h 17min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Kobe and Fukuoka is 283 miles (455 kilometers).
A direct flight from Kobe to Fukuoka takes approximately 1h 17min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Kobe to Fukuoka takes approximately 5h 3min, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.