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How far is Lijiang from Niigata?

The distance between Niigata (Niigata Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 2384 miles / 3836 kilometers / 2071 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Lijiang (LJG) is 3206 miles / 5159 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 50 minutes.

Niigata Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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Distance from Niigata to Lijiang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2383.783 miles
  • 3836.328 kilometers
  • 2071.451 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
  • 2380.062 miles
  • 3830.338 kilometers
  • 2068.217 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 Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Niigata Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Niigata to Lijiang generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 577 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 Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

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 Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E