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Distance from Bangkok to Sendai

Straight line

4,810 km
2,989 mi · 2,597 NM

By road

5,938 km
3,690 mi

Travel time

71 h 52 min
flight ≈ 6 h 31 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Bangkok from Sendai?

Bangkok (Thailand) and Sendai (Japan) are very far apart: 4,810 km in a straight line, that is 2,989 miles or 2,597 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bangkok to Sendai is 5,938 km (3,690 miles), about 71 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Bangkok, Sendai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Thailand into Japan. The halfway point is at 27.4511°, 118.4527°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bangkok from Sendai?

By road it is 5,938 km (3,690 miles) from Bangkok to Sendai; in a straight line it is 4,810 km (2,989 miles).

How long is the drive from Bangkok to Sendai?

About 71 h 52 min on the fastest route (5,938 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sendai from Bangkok?

Sendai is to the north-east of Bangkok, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Sendai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 31 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.