Day trip from Kitakyushu to Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi lies 68 km (42 mi) north-east of Kitakyushu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 68 km (42 mi) apart, Yamaguchi is a realistic day trip from Kitakyushu: about 1 h 6 min each way by road.
| Kitakyushu | Yamaguchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 940,978 | 193,966 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 157 m (515 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
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Staying in Yamaguchi
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Common questions
How far is Yamaguchi from Kitakyushu?
68 km (42 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kitakyushu; by road roughly 83 km (51 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kitakyushu to Yamaguchi by road?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi?
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 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.