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Distance from Moscow to Sendai

Straight line

7,331 km
4,555 mi · 3,958 NM

By road

9,009 km
5,598 mi

Travel time

112 h 52 min
flight ≈ 9 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Sendai?

Moscow (Russia) and Sendai (Japan) are very far apart: 7,331 km in a straight line, that is 4,555 miles or 3,958 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Sendai is 9,009 km (5,598 miles), about 112 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Sendai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Russia into Japan. The halfway point is at 59.4111°, 101.0092°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 40 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 Moscow from Sendai?

By road it is 9,009 km (5,598 miles) from Moscow to Sendai; in a straight line it is 7,331 km (4,555 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Sendai?

About 112 h 52 min on the fastest route (9,009 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sendai from Moscow?

Sendai is to the north-east of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Sendai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 40 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.