How far is Niigata from Rishiri?
The distance between Rishiri (Rishiri Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 514 miles / 827 kilometers / 447 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rishiri (RIS) to Niigata (KIJ) is 762 miles / 1226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 58 minutes.
Rishiri Airport – Niigata Airport
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Distance from Rishiri to Niigata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rishiri to Niigata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 514.038 miles
- 827.263 kilometers
- 446.687 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- 514.553 miles
- 828.094 kilometers
- 447.135 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 Rishiri to Niigata?
The estimated flight time from Rishiri Airport to Niigata Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rishiri and Niigata?
Flight carbon footprint between Rishiri Airport (RIS) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)
On average, flying from Rishiri to Niigata generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rishiri to Niigata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rishiri Airport (RIS) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Rishiri Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rishiri |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | RIS |
| ICAO Code: | RJER |
| Coordinates: | 45°14′31″N, 141°11′9″E |
| Destination | Niigata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niigata |
| Country: | Japan |
| IATA Code: | KIJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJSN |
| Coordinates: | 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E |