Hiroshima to Sapporo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

766.8 miles 1234.1 km · straight line
1100.3 miles actual route 1770.7 km · driving distance
24h 1min estimated drive time
JPY 19566 - JPY 24082 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Hiroshima from Sapporo?

The distance from Hiroshima to Sapporo is 766.8 miles (1234.1 km) as the crow flies. Sapporo is located NE of Hiroshima. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1100.3 miles, taking about 24h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. 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 Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima to Sapporo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 1min JPY 19566 - JPY 24082 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 49min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~31h 13min $132–$385* Comfort

Quick Facts

Hiroshima
34.39°N, 132.46°E
Asia/Tokyo
0m 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 256 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM