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Distance from Tokyo to Sendai

Straight line

305 km
189 mi · 164 NM

By road

365 km
227 mi

Travel time

4 h 47 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

NNE 20°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Sendai?

Tokyo (Japan) and Sendai (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, Tokyo to Sendai is 365 km (227 miles), about 4 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Sendai lies to the north (initial bearing 20°). 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 Tokyo from Sendai?

By road it is 365 km (227 miles) from Tokyo to Sendai; in a straight line it is 305 km (189 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Sendai?

About 4 h 47 min on the fastest route (365 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sendai from Tokyo?

Sendai is to the north of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 20°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Sendai?

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.