How far is Niigata from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 5220 miles / 8401 kilometers / 4536 nautical miles.
Essendon Airport – Niigata Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Niigata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Niigata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5220.090 miles
- 8400.920 kilometers
- 4536.134 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- 5242.219 miles
- 8436.534 kilometers
- 4555.364 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 Melbourne to Niigata?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Niigata Airport is 10 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Niigata?
The time difference between Melbourne and Niigata is 2 hours. Niigata is 2 hours behind Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Niigata generates about 613 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 613 kilograms equals 1 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Niigata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |
| Destination | Niigata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niigata |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | KIJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJSN |
| Coordinates: | 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E |