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Distance from Sendai to Sapporo

Straight line

535 km
332 mi · 289 NM

By road

721 km
448 mi

Travel time

10 h 11 min
flight ≈ 1 h 10 min

Direction

N 4°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Sapporo?

Sendai (Japan) and Sapporo (Japan) are a medium distance apart: 535 km in a straight line, that is 332 miles or 289 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sendai to Sapporo is 721 km (448 miles), about 10 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Sendai, Sapporo lies to the north (initial bearing 4°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 40.6669°, 141.0996°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 10 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 Sapporo?

By road it is 721 km (448 miles) from Sendai to Sapporo; in a straight line it is 535 km (332 miles).

How long is the drive from Sendai to Sapporo?

About 10 h 11 min on the fastest route (721 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sapporo from Sendai?

Sapporo is to the north of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 4°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Sapporo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 10 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.