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How far is Niigata from Tokyo?

The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 167 miles / 268 kilometers / 145 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Niigata (KIJ) is 233 miles / 375 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 46 minutes.

Narita International Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from Tokyo to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 166.559 miles
  • 268.051 kilometers
  • 144.736 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
  • 166.763 miles
  • 268.379 kilometers
  • 144.913 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 Tokyo to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Narita International Airport to Niigata Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Niigata?

There is no time difference between Tokyo and Niigata.

Flight carbon footprint between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Tokyo to Niigata generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 109 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tokyo to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″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

Airlines flying from Tokyo (NRT) to Niigata (KIJ)

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