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How far is Niigata from Pyongyang?

The distance between Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 733 miles / 1179 kilometers / 637 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pyongyang (FNJ) to Niigata (KIJ) is 1263 miles / 2033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 30 minutes.

Pyongyang International Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from Pyongyang to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 732.734 miles
  • 1179.220 kilometers
  • 636.728 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
  • 731.004 miles
  • 1176.437 kilometers
  • 635.225 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 Pyongyang to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Pyongyang International Airport to Niigata Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Pyongyang and Niigata?

There is no time difference between Pyongyang and Niigata.

Flight carbon footprint between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Pyongyang to Niigata generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pyongyang to Niigata

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

Airport information

Origin Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″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