Kagoshima to Okinawa by bus
Okinawa lies 640 km (398 mi) south-west of Kagoshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h 44 min including stops, over roughly 781 km (485 mi) of road.
| Kagoshima | Okinawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 595,049 | 142,752 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 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 Kagoshima?
640 km (398 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kagoshima; by road roughly 781 km (485 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kagoshima to Okinawa by bus?
About 11 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kagoshima 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.