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Distance from Nagoya to Sendai

Straight line

492 km
306 mi · 266 NM

By road

702 km
436 mi

Travel time

8 h 44 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Nagoya from Sendai?

Nagoya (Japan) and Sendai (Japan) are a medium distance apart: 492 km in a straight line, that is 306 miles or 266 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nagoya to Sendai is 702 km (436 miles), about 8 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Nagoya, Sendai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 36.7405°, 138.8467°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Nagoya from Sendai?

By road it is 702 km (436 miles) from Nagoya to Sendai; in a straight line it is 492 km (306 miles).

How long is the drive from Nagoya to Sendai?

About 8 h 44 min on the fastest route (702 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sendai from Nagoya?

Sendai is to the north-east of Nagoya, at an initial bearing of 45°.

How long is the flight from Nagoya to Sendai?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.