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Distance from Sendai to São Paulo

Straight line

18,227 km
11,326 mi · 9,842 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 23 h 17 min

Direction

NNE 26°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from São Paulo?

Sendai (Japan) and São Paulo (Brazil) are very far apart: 18,227 km in a straight line, that is 11,326 miles or 9,842 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 São Paulo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sendai, São Paulo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 26°). The route crosses from Japan into Brazil. The halfway point is at 51.9307°, -83.1820°.

A direct flight would take about 23 h 17 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sendai from São Paulo?

The straight-line distance between Sendai and São Paulo is 18,227 km (11,326 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is São Paulo from Sendai?

São Paulo is to the north-east of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 26°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to São Paulo?

A direct flight would take about 23 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.