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How far is Niigata from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 8396 miles / 13512 kilometers / 7296 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Niigata Airport

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8396
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13512
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7296
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Flight time duration
16 h 23 min
CO2 emission
1 057 kg

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Distance from Johannesburg to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8396.222 miles
  • 13512.410 kilometers
  • 7296.118 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
  • 8398.064 miles
  • 13515.374 kilometers
  • 7297.718 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 Johannesburg to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Niigata Airport is 16 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Niigata generates about 1 057 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 057 kilograms equals 2 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″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