How far is Niigata from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 6202 miles / 9981 kilometers / 5389 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6201.676 miles
• 9980.630 kilometers
• 5389.109 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

• 6187.017 miles
• 9957.039 kilometers
• 5376.371 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 Chicago to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Niigata Airport is 12 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Niigata?

The time difference between Chicago and Niigata is 15 hours. Niigata is 15 hours ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Niigata generates about 744 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 744 kilograms equals 1 640 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W

Destination	Niigata Airport
City:	Niigata
Country:	Japan
IATA Code:	KIJ
ICAO Code:	RJSN
Coordinates:	37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E