How far is Kobe from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kobe (Kobe Airport) is 840 miles / 1352 kilometers / 730 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Kobe (UKB) is 2165 miles / 3484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 46 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Kobe Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Kobe
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Kobe. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 840.398 miles
- 1352.489 kilometers
- 730.286 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- 838.945 miles
- 1350.152 kilometers
- 729.024 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 Shanghai to Kobe?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kobe Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kobe?
The time difference between Shanghai and Kobe is 1 hour. Kobe is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kobe Airport (UKB)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Kobe generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Kobe
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kobe Airport (UKB).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Kobe Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kobe |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | UKB |
| ICAO Code: | RJBE |
| Coordinates: | 34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″E |