Nagoya to Sapporo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

594.2 miles 956.2 km · straight line
825.9 miles actual route 1329.1 km · driving distance
18h 5min estimated drive time
JPY 14687 - JPY 18076 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
22° NNE bearing direction

How far is Nagoya from Sapporo?

The distance from Nagoya to Sapporo is 594.2 miles (956.2 km) as the crow flies. Sapporo is located NNE of Nagoya. By car, the driving distance is approximately 825.9 miles, taking about 18h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. 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 Nagoya 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 Nagoya to Sapporo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 5min JPY 14687 - JPY 18076 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 42min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~23h 31min $99–$289* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nagoya & Sapporo

Quick Facts

Nagoya
35.18°N, 136.91°E
Asia/Tokyo
17m 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 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM