How far is Niigata from Yamagata?
The distance between Yamagata (Yamagata Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 75 miles / 121 kilometers / 65 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Yamagata (GAJ) to Niigata (KIJ) is 107 miles / 172 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 11 minutes.
Yamagata Airport – Niigata Airport
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Distance from Yamagata to Niigata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yamagata to Niigata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 74.966 miles
- 120.646 kilometers
- 65.143 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- 74.841 miles
- 120.445 kilometers
- 65.035 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 Yamagata to Niigata?
The estimated flight time from Yamagata Airport to Niigata Airport is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Yamagata and Niigata?
Flight carbon footprint between Yamagata Airport (GAJ) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)
On average, flying from Yamagata to Niigata generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 79 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Yamagata to Niigata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yamagata Airport (GAJ) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Yamagata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yamagata |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | GAJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJSC |
| Coordinates: | 38°24′42″N, 140°22′15″E |
| Destination | Niigata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niigata |
| Country: | Japan |
| IATA Code: | KIJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJSN |
| Coordinates: | 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E |