Driving from Sapporo to Matsuyama
Matsuyama lies 1,268 km (788 mi) south-west of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 1,547 km (961 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sapporo | Matsuyama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 511,192 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Sapporo to Matsuyama
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Staying in Matsuyama
Our booking partner lists 100 places to stay in Matsuyama. Of the 91 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (57), and 3 are five-star. Across 58 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 45,243 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Matsuyama from Sapporo?
1,268 km (788 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sapporo; by road roughly 1,547 km (961 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Matsuyama by car?
About 19 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Matsuyama?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Matsuyama?
Our booking partner lists 100 places to stay in Matsuyama, bookable on this site.
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.