How far is Niigata from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 6004 miles / 9663 kilometers / 5217 nautical miles.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Niigata Airport
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Distance from Lyon to Niigata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Niigata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6004.175 miles
- 9662.782 kilometers
- 5217.485 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- 5989.388 miles
- 9638.985 kilometers
- 5204.636 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 Lyon to Niigata?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Niigata Airport is 11 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Niigata?
The time difference between Lyon and Niigata is 8 hours. Niigata is 8 hours ahead of Lyon.
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)
On average, flying from Lyon to Niigata generates about 717 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 717 kilograms equals 1 581 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lyon to Niigata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lyon |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | LYS |
| ICAO Code: | LFLL |
| Coordinates: | 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E |
| Destination | Niigata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niigata |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | KIJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJSN |
| Coordinates: | 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E |