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Distance from Fukuoka to Sendai

Straight line

1,075 km
668 mi · 580 NM

By road

1,386 km
861 mi

Travel time

18 h 14 min
flight ≈ 1 h 51 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Fukuoka from Sendai?

Fukuoka (Japan) and Sendai (Japan) are quite far apart: 1,075 km in a straight line, that is 668 miles or 580 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Fukuoka to Sendai is 1,386 km (861 miles), about 18 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Fukuoka, Sendai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 36.0467°, 135.4869°.

A direct flight would take about 1 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 Fukuoka from Sendai?

By road it is 1,386 km (861 miles) from Fukuoka to Sendai; in a straight line it is 1,075 km (668 miles).

How long is the drive from Fukuoka to Sendai?

About 18 h 14 min on the fastest route (1,386 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sendai from Fukuoka?

Sendai is to the north-east of Fukuoka, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Fukuoka to Sendai?

A direct flight would take about 1 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.