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How far is Niigata from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 6776 miles / 10906 kilometers / 5889 nautical miles.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6776.427 miles
  • 10905.602 kilometers
  • 5888.554 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
  • 6763.001 miles
  • 10883.995 kilometers
  • 5876.887 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 New Orleans to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Niigata Airport is 13 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Niigata generates about 823 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 823 kilograms equals 1 815 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New Orleans to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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