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Distance from Hiroshima to Sendai

Straight line

868 km
540 mi · 469 NM

By road

1,125 km
699 mi

Travel time

14 h 46 min
flight ≈ 1 h 35 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Hiroshima from Sendai?

Hiroshima (Japan) and Sendai (Japan) are quite far apart: 868 km in a straight line, that is 540 miles or 469 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hiroshima to Sendai is 1,125 km (699 miles), about 14 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Hiroshima, Sendai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 36.4072°, 136.5537°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 35 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 Hiroshima from Sendai?

By road it is 1,125 km (699 miles) from Hiroshima to Sendai; in a straight line it is 868 km (540 miles).

How long is the drive from Hiroshima to Sendai?

About 14 h 46 min on the fastest route (1,125 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sendai from Hiroshima?

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

How long is the flight from Hiroshima to Sendai?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 35 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.