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How far is Kagoshima from Niigata?

The distance between Niigata (Niigata Airport) and Kagoshima (Kagoshima Airport) is 638 miles / 1027 kilometers / 554 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Kagoshima (KOJ) is 861 miles / 1386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 20 minutes.

Niigata Airport – Kagoshima Airport

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Distance from Niigata to Kagoshima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 637.973 miles
  • 1026.718 kilometers
  • 554.383 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
  • 637.839 miles
  • 1026.502 kilometers
  • 554.267 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 Niigata to Kagoshima?

The estimated flight time from Niigata Airport to Kagoshima Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Niigata and Kagoshima?

There is no time difference between Niigata and Kagoshima.

Flight carbon footprint between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)

On average, flying from Niigata to Kagoshima generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Niigata to Kagoshima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Kagoshima Airport (KOJ).

Airport information

Origin Niigata Airport
City: Niigata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIJ
ICAO Code: RJSN
Coordinates: 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E
Destination Kagoshima Airport
City: Kagoshima
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KOJ
ICAO Code: RJFK
Coordinates: 31°48′12″N, 130°43′8″E