Sapporo to Kiryū by train
Kiryū lies 761 km (473 mi) south of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 10 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 928 km (577 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sapporo | Kiryū | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 108,991 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Shin-Sapporo Station, Kami-Nopporo Station, Ainosato-kōen Station | Shin-Kiryū Station, Nishi-Kiryū Station, Aioi Station |
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Common questions
How far is Kiryū from Sapporo?
761 km (473 mi) in a straight line, south of Sapporo; by road roughly 928 km (577 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Kiryū by train?
About 4 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Kiryū?
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.