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Distance from Sendai to Tianjin

Straight line

2,057 km
1,278 mi · 1,111 NM

By road

1,944 km
1,208 mi

Travel time

25 h 25 min
flight ≈ 3 h 4 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Tianjin?

Sendai (Japan) and Tianjin (China) are quite far apart: 2,057 km in a straight line, that is 1,278 miles or 1,111 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sendai to Tianjin is 1,944 km (1,208 miles), about 25 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Sendai, Tianjin lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from Japan into China. The halfway point is at 39.3076°, 129.0952°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 4 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 Tianjin?

By road it is 1,944 km (1,208 miles) from Sendai to Tianjin; in a straight line it is 2,057 km (1,278 miles).

How long is the drive from Sendai to Tianjin?

About 25 h 25 min on the fastest route (1,944 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianjin from Sendai?

Tianjin is to the west of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Tianjin?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 4 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.