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How far is Niigata from Sochi?

The distance between Sochi (Sochi International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 4892 miles / 7872 kilometers / 4251 nautical miles.

Sochi International Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from Sochi to Niigata

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sochi to Niigata. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4891.556 miles
  • 7872.196 kilometers
  • 4250.646 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4879.439 miles
  • 7852.695 kilometers
  • 4240.116 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Sochi to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Sochi International Airport to Niigata Airport is 9 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sochi International Airport (AER) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Sochi to Niigata generates about 570 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 570 kilograms equals 1 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sochi to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sochi International Airport (AER) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin Sochi International Airport
City: Sochi
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: AER
ICAO Code: URSS
Coordinates: 43°26′59″N, 39°57′23″E
Destination Niigata Airport
City: Niigata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIJ
ICAO Code: RJSN
Coordinates: 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E