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Distance from Sendai to Chengdu

Straight line

3,460 km
2,150 mi · 1,868 NM

By road

3,730 km
2,318 mi

Travel time

45 h 26 min
flight ≈ 4 h 50 min

Direction

W 267°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Chengdu?

Sendai (Japan) and Chengdu (China) are very far apart: 3,460 km in a straight line, that is 2,150 miles or 1,868 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sendai to Chengdu is 3,730 km (2,318 miles), about 45 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 8% longer than the straight line.

From Sendai, Chengdu lies to the west (initial bearing 267°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 35.8792°, 121.5978°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 50 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 Chengdu?

By road it is 3,730 km (2,318 miles) from Sendai to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 3,460 km (2,150 miles).

How long is the drive from Sendai to Chengdu?

About 45 h 26 min on the fastest route (3,730 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Sendai?

Chengdu is to the west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 267°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 50 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.