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Distance from Sendai to Changchun

Straight line

1,444 km
897 mi · 780 NM

By road

1,050 km
652 mi

Travel time

15 h
flight ≈ 2 h 18 min

Direction

WNW 301°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Changchun?

Sendai (Japan) and Changchun (China) are quite far apart: 1,444 km in a straight line, that is 897 miles or 780 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sendai to Changchun is 1,050 km (652 miles), about 15 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Sendai, Changchun lies to the north-west (initial bearing 301°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 41.3349°, 133.4288°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 18 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 Changchun?

By road it is 1,050 km (652 miles) from Sendai to Changchun; in a straight line it is 1,444 km (897 miles).

How long is the drive from Sendai to Changchun?

About 15 h on the fastest route (1,050 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Changchun from Sendai?

Changchun is to the north-west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 301°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Changchun?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 18 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.