How far is Niigata from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 6379 miles / 10266 kilometers / 5543 nautical miles.

Distance from Buffalo to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6379.097 miles
• 10266.162 kilometers
• 5543.284 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

• 6363.984 miles
• 10241.840 kilometers
• 5530.151 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 Buffalo to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niigata Airport is 12 hours and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Buffalo and Niigata?

The time difference between Buffalo and Niigata is 14 hours. Niigata is 14 hours ahead of Buffalo.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Niigata generates about 768 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 768 kilograms equals 1 694 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buffalo to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin	Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City:	Buffalo, NY
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BUF
ICAO Code:	KBUF
Coordinates:	42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W

Destination	Niigata Airport
City:	Niigata
Country:	Japan
IATA Code:	KIJ
ICAO Code:	RJSN
Coordinates:	37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E