Driving from Sapporo to Nagasaki
Nagasaki lies 1,523 km (946 mi) south-west of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 1,858 km (1,154 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sapporo | Nagasaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 409,118 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Sapporo to Nagasaki
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Staying in Nagasaki
Our booking partner lists 151 places to stay in Nagasaki. Of the 123 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (70), and 4 are five-star. Across 71 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 60,543 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nagasaki from Sapporo?
1,523 km (946 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sapporo; by road roughly 1,858 km (1,154 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Nagasaki by car?
About 23 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Nagasaki?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Nagasaki?
Our booking partner lists 151 places to stay in Nagasaki, bookable on this site.
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.