How far is Niigata from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 1113 miles / 1792 kilometers / 968 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Niigata (KIJ) is 2533 miles / 4076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 36 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 1113.384 miles
- 1791.817 kilometers
- 967.504 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- 1111.830 miles
- 1789.317 kilometers
- 966.154 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Niigata Airport is 2 hours and 36 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Niigata generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Niigata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niigata |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | KIJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJSN |
| Coordinates: | 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E |