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How far is Niigata from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 6468 miles / 10409 kilometers / 5620 nautical miles.

Louisville International Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from Louisville to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6467.671 miles
  • 10408.708 kilometers
  • 5620.253 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
  • 6453.127 miles
  • 10385.301 kilometers
  • 5607.614 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 Louisville to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Niigata Airport is 12 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Louisville to Niigata generates about 781 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 781 kilograms equals 1 721 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Louisville to Niigata

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

Airport information

Origin Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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