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How far is Beijing from Niigata?

The distance between Niigata (Niigata Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 1218 miles / 1961 kilometers / 1059 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Beijing (PEK) is 1911 miles / 3076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 34 minutes.

Niigata Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Niigata to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1218.253 miles
  • 1960.589 kilometers
  • 1058.633 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
  • 1215.349 miles
  • 1955.914 kilometers
  • 1056.109 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Niigata Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Niigata to Beijing generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 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 Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

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 Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E