Day trip from Nagasaki to Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu lies 152 km (94 mi) north-east of Nagasaki, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 152 km (94 mi) apart, Kitakyushu is a realistic day trip from Nagasaki: about 2 h 28 min each way by road.
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| Nagasaki | Kitakyushu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 409,118 | 940,978 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in 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 Nagasaki?
152 km (94 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Nagasaki; by road roughly 185 km (115 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nagasaki to Kitakyushu by road?
About 2 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nagasaki 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 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.