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Distance from Sendai to Osaka

Straight line

623 km
387 mi · 336 NM

By road

808 km
502 mi

Travel time

10 h 31 min
flight ≈ 1 h 17 min

Direction

SW 232°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Osaka?

Sendai (Japan) and Osaka (Japan) are quite far apart: 623 km in a straight line, that is 387 miles or 336 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sendai to Osaka is 808 km (502 miles), about 10 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Sendai, Osaka lies to the south-west (initial bearing 232°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 36.5102°, 138.1225°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 17 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 Osaka?

By road it is 808 km (502 miles) from Sendai to Osaka; in a straight line it is 623 km (387 miles).

How long is the drive from Sendai to Osaka?

About 10 h 31 min on the fastest route (808 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Osaka from Sendai?

Osaka is to the south-west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 232°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Osaka?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 17 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.