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Distance from Sendai to Saitama

Straight line

283 km
176 mi · 153 NM

By road

334 km
208 mi

Travel time

4 h 18 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

SSW 203°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Saitama?

Sendai (Japan) and Saitama (Japan) are a medium distance apart: 283 km in a straight line, that is 176 miles or 153 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sendai to Saitama is 334 km (208 miles), about 4 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Sendai, Saitama lies to the south-west (initial bearing 203°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 37.0889°, 140.2522°.

A direct flight would take about 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 Saitama?

By road it is 334 km (208 miles) from Sendai to Saitama; in a straight line it is 283 km (176 miles).

How long is the drive from Sendai to Saitama?

About 4 h 18 min on the fastest route (334 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Saitama from Sendai?

Saitama is to the south-west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 203°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Saitama?

A direct flight would take about 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.