Kyoto to Sapporo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

631.5 miles 1016.3 km · straight line
878.6 miles actual route 1414 km · driving distance
19h 5min estimated drive time
JPY 15625 - JPY 19230 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Kyoto from Sapporo?

The distance from Kyoto to Sapporo is 631.5 miles (1016.3 km) as the crow flies. Sapporo is located NNE of Kyoto. By car, the driving distance is approximately 878.6 miles, taking about 19h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. 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 Kyoto 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 Kyoto to Sapporo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 5min JPY 15625 - JPY 19230 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 54min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~24h 49min $105–$308* Comfort

Quick Facts

Kyoto
35.01°N, 135.77°E
Asia/Tokyo
50m 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 211 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM