Tokyo to Kitami by train
Kitami lies 971 km (603 mi) north of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 19 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 1,184 km (736 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tokyo | Kitami | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 119,135 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 79 m (259 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Keiō Line Shinjuku Station, Tokyo Station, Odakyu Electric Railway Shinjuku Station | Itoshino Station, Hiushinai Station, Higashi-Ainonai Station |
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Common questions
How far is Kitami from Tokyo?
971 km (603 mi) in a straight line, north of Tokyo; by road roughly 1,184 km (736 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Kitami by train?
About 5 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Kitami?
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.