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How far is Sado from Niigata?

The distance between Niigata (Niigata Airport) and Sado (Sado Airport) is 39 miles / 63 kilometers / 34 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Sado (SDS) is 50 miles / 81 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 54 minutes.

Niigata Airport – Sado Airport

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Distance from Niigata to Sado

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 39.246 miles
  • 63.161 kilometers
  • 34.104 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
  • 39.158 miles
  • 63.019 kilometers
  • 34.027 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 Sado?

The estimated flight time from Niigata Airport to Sado Airport is 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Niigata and Sado?

There is no time difference between Niigata and Sado.

Flight carbon footprint between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Sado Airport (SDS)

On average, flying from Niigata to Sado generates about 31 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 31 kilograms equals 68 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 Sado

See the map of the shortest flight path between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Sado Airport (SDS).

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 Sado Airport
City: Sado
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDS
ICAO Code: RJSD
Coordinates: 38°3′36″N, 138°24′50″E