How far is Niigata from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 1091 miles / 1756 kilometers / 948 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Niigata (KIJ) is 2549 miles / 4103 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 2 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Niigata Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Niigata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Niigata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1091.164 miles
- 1756.059 kilometers
- 948.196 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- 1089.695 miles
- 1753.693 kilometers
- 946.919 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 Shanghai to Niigata?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Niigata Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Niigata?
The time difference between Shanghai and Niigata is 1 hour. Niigata is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Niigata generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Niigata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Niigata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niigata |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | KIJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJSN |
| Coordinates: | 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E |
Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Niigata (KIJ)
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Japan Airlines |