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How far is Niigata from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 6669 miles / 10733 kilometers / 5796 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6669.453 miles
  • 10733.445 kilometers
  • 5795.597 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
  • 6654.519 miles
  • 10709.411 kilometers
  • 5782.619 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 Washington D.C. to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Niigata Airport is 13 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Niigata generates about 809 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 809 kilograms equals 1 783 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W
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