Driving from Sapporo to Komatsu
Komatsu lies 851 km (529 mi) south-west of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 59 min without stops, over roughly 1,038 km (645 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sapporo | Komatsu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 108,509 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Sapporo to Komatsu
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Staying in Komatsu
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Common questions
How far is Komatsu from Sapporo?
851 km (529 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sapporo; by road roughly 1,038 km (645 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Komatsu by car?
About 12 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Komatsu?
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.