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How far is Osaka from Kobe?

The distance between Kobe (Kobe Airport) and Osaka (Kansai International Airport) is 14 miles / 23 kilometers / 12 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kobe (UKB) to Osaka (KIX) is 48 miles / 78 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 11 minutes.

Kobe Airport – Kansai International Airport

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Distance from Kobe to Osaka

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kobe to Osaka. 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 Kobe to Osaka?

The estimated flight time from Kobe Airport to Kansai International Airport is 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kobe and Osaka?

There is no time difference between Kobe and Osaka.

Flight carbon footprint between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Kansai International Airport (KIX)

On average, flying from Kobe to Osaka 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 Kobe to Osaka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Kansai International Airport (KIX).

Airport information

Origin Kobe Airport
City: Kobe
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: UKB
ICAO Code: RJBE
Coordinates: 34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″E
Destination Kansai International Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIX
ICAO Code: RJBB
Coordinates: 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E