Driving from Sapporo to Ichihara
Ichihara lies 847 km (526 mi) south of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 1,033 km (642 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sapporo | Ichihara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 283,531 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
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Staying in Ichihara
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Common questions
How far is Ichihara from Sapporo?
847 km (526 mi) in a straight line, south of Sapporo; by road roughly 1,033 km (642 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Ichihara by car?
About 12 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Ichihara?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.