Driving from Sapporo to Sakai
Sakai lies 1,072 km (666 mi) south-west of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 21 min without stops, over roughly 1,307 km (812 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sapporo | Sakai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 826,161 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Sapporo to Sakai
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Staying in Sakai
Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Sakai. Of the 69 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 1 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 9,983 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Sakai
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Common questions
How far is Sakai from Sapporo?
1,072 km (666 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sapporo; by road roughly 1,307 km (812 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Sakai by car?
About 16 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Sakai?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Sakai?
Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Sakai, 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.