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Distance from Sapporo to Chennai

Straight line

6,684 km
4,153 mi · 3,609 NM

By road

9,362 km
5,817 mi

Travel time

165 h 29 min
flight ≈ 8 h 51 min

Direction

W 260°
initial bearing

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How far is Sapporo from Chennai?

Sapporo (Japan) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 6,684 km in a straight line, that is 4,153 miles or 3,609 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sapporo to Chennai is 9,362 km (5,817 miles), about 165 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Sapporo, Chennai lies to the west (initial bearing 260°). The route crosses from Japan into India. The halfway point is at 31.6807°, 105.9983°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 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 Sapporo from Chennai?

By road it is 9,362 km (5,817 miles) from Sapporo to Chennai; in a straight line it is 6,684 km (4,153 miles).

How long is the drive from Sapporo to Chennai?

About 165 h 29 min on the fastest route (9,362 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Sapporo?

Chennai is to the west of Sapporo, at an initial bearing of 260°.

How long is the flight from Sapporo to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 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.