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Distance from Saitama to Sendai

Straight line

283 km
176 mi · 153 NM

By road

334 km
208 mi

Travel time

4 h 18 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

NNE 22°
initial bearing

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How far is Saitama from Sendai?

Saitama (Japan) and Sendai (Japan) are a medium distance apart: 283 km in a straight line, that is 176 miles or 153 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Saitama to Sendai is 334 km (208 miles), about 4 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Saitama, Sendai lies to the north (initial bearing 22°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 37.0889°, 140.2522°.

A direct flight would take about 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 Saitama from Sendai?

By road it is 334 km (208 miles) from Saitama to Sendai; in a straight line it is 283 km (176 miles).

How long is the drive from Saitama to Sendai?

About 4 h 18 min on the fastest route (334 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sendai from Saitama?

Sendai is to the north of Saitama, at an initial bearing of 22°.

How long is the flight from Saitama to Sendai?

A direct flight would take about 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.