Kitakyushu to Okinawa by bus
Okinawa lies 886 km (550 mi) south of Kitakyushu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 8 min including stops, over roughly 1,080 km (671 mi) of road.
| Kitakyushu | Okinawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 940,978 | 142,752 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 112 m (367 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
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Common questions
How far is Okinawa from Kitakyushu?
886 km (550 mi) in a straight line, south of Kitakyushu; by road roughly 1,080 km (671 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kitakyushu to Okinawa by bus?
About 16 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kitakyushu and Okinawa?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.