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Distance from Sendai to Beijing

Straight line

2,118 km
1,316 mi · 1,144 NM

By road

1,969 km
1,223 mi

Travel time

25 h 40 min
flight ≈ 3 h 9 min

Direction

WNW 283°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Beijing?

Sendai (Japan) and Beijing (China) are quite far apart: 2,118 km in a straight line, that is 1,316 miles or 1,144 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sendai to Beijing is 1,969 km (1,223 miles), about 25 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Sendai, Beijing lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 39.7327°, 128.7765°.

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 Sendai from Beijing?

By road it is 1,969 km (1,223 miles) from Sendai to Beijing; in a straight line it is 2,118 km (1,316 miles).

How long is the drive from Sendai to Beijing?

About 25 h 40 min on the fastest route (1,969 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Beijing from Sendai?

Beijing is to the west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 283°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Beijing?

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.