Fukuoka to Sapporo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

882 miles 1419.5 km · straight line
1257.7 miles actual route 2024.1 km · driving distance
27h 26min estimated drive time
JPY 22366 - JPY 27528 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
39° NE bearing direction

How far is Fukuoka from Sapporo?

The distance from Fukuoka to Sapporo is 882 miles (1419.5 km) as the crow flies. Sapporo is located NE of Fukuoka. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1257.7 miles, taking about 27h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in Japan.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fukuoka and Sapporo. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fukuoka to Sapporo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 26min JPY 22366 - JPY 27528 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 55min $101–$189* Budget
Train ~35h 40min $151–$440* Comfort

Quick Facts

Fukuoka
33.59°N, 130.40°E
Asia/Tokyo
3m elevation
Sapporo
43.06°N, 141.35°E
Asia/Tokyo
26m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 294 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM