How far is Niigata from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 5811 miles / 9351 kilometers / 5049 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Niigata Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Niigata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Niigata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5810.522 miles
- 9351.128 kilometers
- 5049.205 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- 5795.945 miles
- 9327.670 kilometers
- 5036.539 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 Zurich to Niigata?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Niigata Airport is 11 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Niigata?
The time difference between Zurich and Niigata is 8 hours. Niigata is 8 hours ahead of Zurich.
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)
On average, flying from Zurich to Niigata generates about 691 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 691 kilograms equals 1 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Niigata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
| Destination | Niigata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niigata |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | KIJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJSN |
| Coordinates: | 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E |