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How far is Niigata from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 6804 miles / 10949 kilometers / 5912 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6803.536 miles
  • 10949.230 kilometers
  • 5912.111 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
  • 6788.939 miles
  • 10925.738 kilometers
  • 5899.426 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 Raleigh to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Niigata Airport is 13 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Niigata generates about 827 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 827 kilograms equals 1 824 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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