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Hatsukaichi to Kitakyushu by ferry

Kitakyushu lies 147 km (92 mi) west of Hatsukaichi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

The sea distance is about 147 km (92 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 4 h 28 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.

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HatsukaichiKitakyushu
CountryJapanJapan
Population114,173940,978
Elevation4 m (13 ft)57 m (187 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
PortPort of ItsukushimaPort of Kitakyushu

Where to book ferries from Hatsukaichi to Kitakyushu

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Staying in Kitakyushu

Our booking partner lists 82 places to stay in Kitakyushu. Of the 68 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (40). Across 48 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 32,568 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Kitakyushu from Hatsukaichi?

147 km (92 mi) in a straight line, west of Hatsukaichi; by road roughly 180 km (112 mi).

How long does it take to get from Hatsukaichi to Kitakyushu by ferry?

About 4 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Hatsukaichi and Kitakyushu?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where can I stay in Kitakyushu?

Our booking partner lists 82 places to stay in Kitakyushu, bookable on this site.

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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.