Kitami to Hakodate by train
Hakodate lies 342 km (213 mi) south-west of Kitami, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 52 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 417 km (259 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kitami | Hakodate | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 119,135 | 275,730 |
| Elevation | 79 m (259 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Itoshino Station, Hiushinai Station, Higashi-Ainonai Station | Goryōkaku Station, Kikyō Station, Sakae-Cho Station |
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Common questions
How far is Hakodate from Kitami?
342 km (213 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kitami; by road roughly 417 km (259 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kitami to Hakodate by train?
About 1 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kitami and Hakodate?
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
- 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.