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How far is Niigata from Denver, CO?

The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 5728 miles / 9218 kilometers / 4978 nautical miles.

Denver International Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from Denver to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5728.034 miles
  • 9218.377 kilometers
  • 4977.525 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
  • 5714.527 miles
  • 9196.639 kilometers
  • 4965.788 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 Denver to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Niigata Airport is 11 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Denver to Niigata generates about 680 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 680 kilograms equals 1 499 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Denver to Niigata

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

Airport information

Origin Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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