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Distance from Nanjing to Sendai

Straight line

2,121 km
1,318 mi · 1,145 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 9 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Sendai?

Nanjing (China) and Sendai (Japan) are quite far apart: 2,121 km in a straight line, that is 1,318 miles or 1,145 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Nanjing, Sendai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 35.6693°, 129.3952°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 9 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 Nanjing from Sendai?

The straight-line distance between Nanjing and Sendai is 2,121 km (1,318 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Sendai from Nanjing?

Sendai is to the north-east of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Sendai?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 9 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.