Okinoerabujima (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Okinoerabujima is a island in Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 714 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 沖永良部島 |
| Location | Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| From Hakata Station | about 714 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 866 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 1049 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 600 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 27.36889, 128.56667 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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Nearby places
- Yoronjima – Island, about 39 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.