Osaka to Sapporo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

657.9 miles 1058.8 km · straight line
902.4 miles actual route 1452.3 km · driving distance
19h 45min estimated drive time
JPY 16048 - JPY 19751 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Osaka from Sapporo?

The distance from Osaka to Sapporo is 657.9 miles (1058.8 km) as the crow flies. Sapporo is located NNE of Osaka. By car, the driving distance is approximately 902.4 miles, taking about 19h 45min. 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 Osaka 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 Osaka to Sapporo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 45min JPY 16048 - JPY 19751 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 42min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~25h 41min $108–$316* Comfort

Quick Facts

Osaka
34.69°N, 135.50°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 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM