How to travel from Sendai to Naha, Japan
The distance between Sendai and Naha is around 1,841km (1,144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 5m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Sendai to Naha by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Naha → Sendai if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical cost¥44,765($325)
+ 4 others1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥58,045($425)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Naha
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sendai to Naha by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around ¥33,815 ($245) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,765 ($325).
The distance between Sendai and Naha is around 1,841km (1,144 miles).
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Sendai and Naha by plane.
The quickest way to get from Sendai to Naha is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥44,765 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Naha is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ¥33,815 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sendai and Naha. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 4h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sendai and Naha. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Sendai and Naha. Flights depart from Sendai (SDJ) and arrive at Okinawa (OKA). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Sendai and Naha with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 20m.
All Nippon Airways, Ibex Airlines, Solaseed Air, Japan Airlines and Peach Aviation Limited fly between Sendai and Naha. Flights depart from Sendai (SDJ) and and arrive into Okinawa (OKA). These flights usually take around 3h 20m.
The flight from Sendai to Naha typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Sendai (SDJ) and and arrive into Okinawa (OKA).
The closest major airport to Naha is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Naha. Kume-jima Airport (UEO) (UEO) 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 Sendai to Naha. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 4h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Naha is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around ¥44,765 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sendai and Naha
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 5m | ¥44,765($325) | every 30 mins | 1,841km (1,144 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 25m | ¥33,815($245) | every 4 hours | 1,961km (1,218 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 9h | ¥58,045($425) | 4 times a week | 2,374km (1,475 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, ferry | 1 day 9h | ¥57,360($420) | 4 times a week | 2,374km (1,475 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sendai and Naha
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Yamako Bus
Train operators
Airports near Naha
The following major airports near Naha offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Naha
Kume-jima Airport (UEO)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Naha
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 862km (536 miles) from Naha