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How far is Niigata from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 5821 miles / 9368 kilometers / 5058 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from London to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5821.151 miles
  • 9368.234 kilometers
  • 5058.442 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
  • 5806.223 miles
  • 9344.211 kilometers
  • 5045.470 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 London to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Niigata Airport is 11 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from London to Niigata generates about 693 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 693 kilograms equals 1 527 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
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