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How far is Niigata from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 11377 miles / 18310 kilometers / 9887 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Niigata Airport

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11377
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18310
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9887
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
22 h 2 min
CO2 emission
1 523 kg

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 11377.329 miles
  • 18310.037 kilometers
  • 9886.629 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
  • 11380.942 miles
  • 18315.851 kilometers
  • 9889.769 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 Rio De Janeiro to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Niigata Airport is 22 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Niigata generates about 1 523 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 523 kilograms equals 3 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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