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Hiroshima to Kitami by train

Kitami lies 1,435 km (892 mi) north-east of Hiroshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 7 h 52 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 1,751 km (1,088 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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HiroshimaKitami
CountryJapanJapan
Population1.2 million119,135
Elevation16 m (52 ft)79 m (259 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Stations on recordHiroshima Station, Yano Station, Shimo-Gion StationItoshino Station, Hiushinai Station, Higashi-Ainonai Station
Postal codes061-1122–944-0002157-0067

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Common questions

How far is Kitami from Hiroshima?

1,435 km (892 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Hiroshima; by road roughly 1,751 km (1,088 mi).

How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Kitami by train?

About 7 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Hiroshima and Kitami?

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

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
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  • 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.