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Distance from Sendai to Hiroshima

Straight line

868 km
540 mi · 469 NM

By road

1,125 km
699 mi

Travel time

14 h 45 min
flight ≈ 1 h 35 min

Direction

WSW 243°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Hiroshima?

Sendai (Japan) and Hiroshima (Japan) are quite far apart: 868 km in a straight line, that is 540 miles or 469 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sendai to Hiroshima is 1,125 km (699 miles), about 14 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Sendai, Hiroshima lies to the south-west (initial bearing 243°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 36.4072°, 136.5537°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 35 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 Hiroshima?

By road it is 1,125 km (699 miles) from Sendai to Hiroshima; in a straight line it is 868 km (540 miles).

How long is the drive from Sendai to Hiroshima?

About 14 h 45 min on the fastest route (1,125 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hiroshima from Sendai?

Hiroshima is to the south-west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 243°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Hiroshima?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 35 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.