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Distance from Chengdu to Sendai

Straight line

3,460 km
2,150 mi · 1,868 NM

By road

3,730 km
2,318 mi

Travel time

45 h 23 min
flight ≈ 4 h 50 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Sendai?

Chengdu (China) and Sendai (Japan) are very far apart: 3,460 km in a straight line, that is 2,150 miles or 1,868 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chengdu to Sendai is 3,730 km (2,318 miles), about 45 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 8% longer than the straight line.

From Chengdu, Sendai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 35.8792°, 121.5978°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 50 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 Chengdu from Sendai?

By road it is 3,730 km (2,318 miles) from Chengdu to Sendai; in a straight line it is 3,460 km (2,150 miles).

How long is the drive from Chengdu to Sendai?

About 45 h 23 min on the fastest route (3,730 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sendai from Chengdu?

Sendai is to the north-east of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Sendai?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 50 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.