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How far is Niigata from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 6653 miles / 10707 kilometers / 5782 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Niigata Airport

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10707
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5782
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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)
  • 6653.239 miles
  • 10707.351 kilometers
  • 5781.507 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
  • 6638.312 miles
  • 10683.327 kilometers
  • 5768.535 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Niigata Airport is 13 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Niigata generates about 806 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 806 kilograms equals 1 778 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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