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Distance from Sendai to Moscow

Straight line

7,331 km
4,555 mi · 3,958 NM

By road

8,993 km
5,588 mi

Travel time

112 h 47 min
flight ≈ 9 h 40 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Moscow?

Sendai (Japan) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 7,331 km in a straight line, that is 4,555 miles or 3,958 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sendai to Moscow is 8,993 km (5,588 miles), about 112 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Sendai, Moscow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from Japan into Russia. The halfway point is at 59.4111°, 101.0092°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 40 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 Moscow?

By road it is 8,993 km (5,588 miles) from Sendai to Moscow; in a straight line it is 7,331 km (4,555 miles).

How long is the drive from Sendai to Moscow?

About 112 h 47 min on the fastest route (8,993 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Sendai?

Moscow is to the north-west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 40 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.