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Distance from Beijing to Sendai

Straight line

2,118 km
1,316 mi · 1,144 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 9 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Sendai?

Beijing (China) and Sendai (Japan) are quite far apart: 2,118 km in a straight line, that is 1,316 miles or 1,144 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Beijing, Sendai lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 39.7327°, 128.7765°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 9 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 Beijing from Sendai?

The straight-line distance between Beijing and Sendai is 2,118 km (1,316 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Sendai from Beijing?

Sendai is to the east of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Sendai?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 9 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.