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How far is Kobe from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Kobe (Kobe Airport) is 4932 miles / 7937 kilometers / 4286 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Kobe Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Kobe

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Kobe. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4931.887 miles
  • 7937.103 kilometers
  • 4285.693 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
  • 4920.043 miles
  • 7918.041 kilometers
  • 4275.400 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 Vancouver to Kobe?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Kobe Airport is 9 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Kobe Airport (UKB)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Kobe generates about 575 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 575 kilograms equals 1 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Kobe

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Kobe Airport
City: Kobe
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: UKB
ICAO Code: RJBE
Coordinates: 34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″E