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How far is Niigata from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 1225 miles / 1972 kilometers / 1065 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Niigata (KIJ) is 2446 miles / 3936 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 13 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1225.226 miles
  • 1971.811 kilometers
  • 1064.693 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
  • 1223.199 miles
  • 1968.548 kilometers
  • 1062.931 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 Nanjing to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Niigata Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Niigata generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E
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