Day trip from Sendai to Sano
Sano lies 245 km (152 mi) south-west of Sendai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 245 km (152 mi) apart, Sano is a realistic day trip from Sendai: about 3 h 59 min each way by road.
| Sendai | Sano | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.1 million | 117,669 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 294-0815–939-1351 | 019-1237–933-0826 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Sano
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Staying in Sano
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Common questions
How far is Sano from Sendai?
245 km (152 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sendai; by road roughly 299 km (186 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sendai to Sano by road?
About 3 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sendai and Sano?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
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.