Distance from Hikone to Ōtsu
How far is it from Hikone to Ōtsu? About 28 mi in a straight line and 39 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
28 mi
Straight-line distance
28 mi
Straight-line
39 mi
By road
33 min
Flight time
Hikone and Ōtsu are about 28 mi (45 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 39 mi (62 km), a drive of about 54 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 33 min.
| Straight-line distance | 28 mi / 45 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 39 mi / 62 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 54 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 33 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $5 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 35.125, 136.058 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Hikone to Ōtsu is about 28 mi (45 km) in a straight line, and roughly 39 mi (62 km) by road.