How far is Niigata from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 6303 miles / 10143 kilometers / 5477 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Niigata Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Niigata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Niigata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6302.584 miles
- 10143.025 kilometers
- 5476.796 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- 6287.695 miles
- 10119.064 kilometers
- 5463.858 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 Detroit to Niigata?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Niigata Airport is 12 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Niigata?
The time difference between Detroit and Niigata is 14 hours. Niigata is 14 hours ahead of Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)
On average, flying from Detroit to Niigata generates about 758 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 758 kilograms equals 1 671 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Niigata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Niigata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niigata |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | KIJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJSN |
| Coordinates: | 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E |