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Distance from Chennai to Sapporo

Straight line

6,684 km
4,153 mi · 3,609 NM

By road

9,341 km
5,804 mi

Travel time

165 h 47 min
flight ≈ 8 h 51 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Sapporo?

Chennai (India) and Sapporo (Japan) are very far apart: 6,684 km in a straight line, that is 4,153 miles or 3,609 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Sapporo is 9,341 km (5,804 miles), about 165 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Chennai, Sapporo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from India into Japan. The halfway point is at 31.6807°, 105.9983°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 51 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 Chennai from Sapporo?

By road it is 9,341 km (5,804 miles) from Chennai to Sapporo; in a straight line it is 6,684 km (4,153 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Sapporo?

About 165 h 47 min on the fastest route (9,341 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sapporo from Chennai?

Sapporo is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Sapporo?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 51 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.