Driving from Kyoto to Aomori
Aomori lies 778 km (484 mi) north-east of Kyoto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 52 min without stops, over roughly 949 km (590 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kyoto | Aomori | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 298,394 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
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Staying in Aomori
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Common questions
How far is Aomori from Kyoto?
778 km (484 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kyoto; by road roughly 949 km (590 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Aomori by car?
About 11 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyoto and Aomori?
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.