How far is Kobe from Osaka?
The distance between Osaka (Kansai International Airport) and Kobe (Kobe Airport) is 14 miles / 23 kilometers / 12 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Osaka (KIX) to Kobe (UKB) is 48 miles / 78 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Kansai International Airport – Kobe Airport
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Distance from Osaka to Kobe
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Osaka to Kobe. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 14.211 miles
- 22.871 kilometers
- 12.349 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 14.244 miles
- 22.924 kilometers
- 12.378 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Osaka to Kobe?
The estimated flight time from Kansai International Airport to Kobe Airport is 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Osaka and Kobe?
Flight carbon footprint between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Kobe Airport (UKB)
On average, flying from Osaka to Kobe generates about 27 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 27 kilograms equals 60 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Osaka to Kobe
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Kobe Airport (UKB).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Osaka |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | KIX |
| ICAO Code: | RJBB |
| Coordinates: | 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E |
| Destination | Kobe Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kobe |
| Country: | Japan |
| IATA Code: | UKB |
| ICAO Code: | RJBE |
| Coordinates: | 34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″E |