Nara to Sapporo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Nara from Sapporo?

The distance from Nara to Sapporo is 650.8 miles (1047.4 km) as the crow flies. Sapporo is located NNE of Nara. By car, the driving distance is approximately 896.3 miles, taking about 19h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. 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 Nara 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.