How to travel from Sakata to Okinawa, Japan
The distance between Sakata and Okinawa is around 1,895km (1,177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Sakata to Okinawa by plane, train, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Okinawa → Sakata if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Shonai (SYO) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost¥59,690($435)
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Niigata, Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥68,860($505)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sakata and Okinawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sakata to Okinawa by plane, train, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around ¥41,205 ($300) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥59,690 ($435).
The distance between Sakata and Okinawa is around 1,895km (1,177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,774km (1,102 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Sakata and Okinawa by plane.
The quickest way to get from Sakata to Okinawa is to fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ¥59,690 ($435).
The cheapest way to travel between Sakata and Okinawa is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ¥41,205 ($300) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sakata and Okinawa. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sakata and Okinawa. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Sakata and Okinawa. Flights depart from Shonai (SYO) and arrive at Okinawa (OKA) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Sakata to Okinawa. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 5h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Sakata to Okinawa typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Shonai (SYO) and and arrive into Okinawa (OKA).
The closest major airport to Okinawa is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa. Yoron Airport (RNJ) (RNJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sakata to Okinawa. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sakata to Okinawa is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ¥59,690 ($435).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sakata and Okinawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 5h 35m | ¥59,690($435) | 4 times a day | 1,959km (1,218 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 45m | ¥89,260($650) | every 4 hours | 1,895km (1,177 miles) |
| Train to Shinjo, plane | 7h 10m | ¥47,505($345) | 5 times a day | 2,004km (1,245 miles) |
| Train to Akita, Fly | 7h 35m | ¥64,615($470) | every 3 hours | 2,159km (1,342 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8hrs | ¥41,205($300) | every 3 hours | 2,030km (1,262 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 10h | ¥68,860($505) | 4 times a week | 2,514km (1,562 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sakata and Okinawa
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Skymark Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Train operators
Bus companies
Miyako Kotsu
Airports near Okinawa
The following major airports near Okinawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Okinawa
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 827km (514 miles) from Okinawa