Day trip from Sapporo to Hachinohe
Hachinohe lies 286 km (178 mi) south of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 286 km (178 mi) apart, Hachinohe is a realistic day trip from Sapporo: about 4 h 39 min each way by road.
| Sapporo | Hachinohe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 239,046 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
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Common questions
How far is Hachinohe from Sapporo?
286 km (178 mi) in a straight line, south of Sapporo; by road roughly 349 km (217 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Hachinohe by road?
About 4 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Hachinohe?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.