How far is Niigata from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 5216 miles / 8394 kilometers / 4533 nautical miles.
Melbourne 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)- 5216.059 miles
- 8394.433 kilometers
- 4532.631 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- 5238.183 miles
- 8430.038 kilometers
- 4551.856 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 Melbourne Airport to Niigata Airport is 10 hours and 22 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Niigata generates about 612 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 612 kilograms equals 1 349 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Niigata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niigata |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | KIJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJSN |
| Coordinates: | 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E |