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Distance from Sendai to Tokyo

Straight line

305 km
189 mi · 164 NM

By road

369 km
230 mi

Travel time

4 h 49 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

SSW 200°
initial bearing

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How far is Sendai from Tokyo?

Sendai (Japan) and Tokyo (Japan) are a medium distance apart: 305 km in a straight line, that is 189 miles or 164 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sendai to Tokyo is 369 km (230 miles), about 4 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Sendai, Tokyo lies to the south (initial bearing 200°). Both cities are in Japan. The halfway point is at 36.9795°, 140.2692°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Tokyo?

By road it is 369 km (230 miles) from Sendai to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 305 km (189 miles).

How long is the drive from Sendai to Tokyo?

About 4 h 49 min on the fastest route (369 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Sendai?

Tokyo is to the south of Sendai, at an initial bearing of 200°.

How long is the flight from Sendai to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.