Sapporo to Ishinomaki flights
Ishinomaki lies 517 km (321 mi) south of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 25 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Sapporo | Ishinomaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 140,151 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | CTS, 43 km out | SDJ, 45 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Sapporo
Sapporo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is New Chitose Airport (CTS), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD, 6 km).
Arriving in Ishinomaki
Ishinomaki is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sendai Airport (SDJ), 45 km (28 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Yamagata Airport (GAJ, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | 45 km (28 mi) | 9,842 ft | 15 ft |
| Yamagata Airport (regional) | GAJ | 81 km (50 mi) | 6,560 ft | 353 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ishinomaki from Sapporo?
517 km (321 mi) in a straight line, south of Sapporo.
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Ishinomaki by air?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Ishinomaki?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sapporo to Ishinomaki flights?
Typically New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Sendai Airport (SDJ); Ishinomaki also has GAJ.
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.