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Distance from Sendai to Fukuoka

Straight line

1,075 km
668 mi · 580 NM

By road

1,381 km
858 mi

Travel time

18 h 12 min
flight ≈ 1 h 51 min

Direction

WSW 244°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Fukuoka?

Sendai (Japan) and Fukuoka (Japan) are quite far apart: 1,075 km in a straight line, that is 668 miles or 580 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sendai to Fukuoka is 1,381 km (858 miles), about 18 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Sendai, Fukuoka lies to the south-west (initial bearing 244°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 36.0467°, 135.4869°.

A direct flight would take about 1 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 Sendai from Fukuoka?

By road it is 1,381 km (858 miles) from Sendai to Fukuoka; in a straight line it is 1,075 km (668 miles).

How long is the drive from Sendai to Fukuoka?

About 18 h 12 min on the fastest route (1,381 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Fukuoka from Sendai?

Fukuoka is to the south-west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 244°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Fukuoka?

A direct flight would take about 1 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.