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Distance from Sendai to Los Angeles

Straight line

8,588 km
5,336 mi · 4,637 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 14 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Los Angeles?

Sendai (Japan) and Los Angeles (United States) are very far apart: 8,588 km in a straight line, that is 5,336 miles or 4,637 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Sendai and Los Angeles, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sendai, Los Angeles lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Japan into United States. The halfway point is at 48.9161°, -166.8239°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 14 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sendai from Los Angeles?

The straight-line distance between Sendai and Los Angeles is 8,588 km (5,336 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Sendai?

Los Angeles is to the north-east of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 14 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.