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How far is Yamagata from Fukuoka?

The distance between Fukuoka (Fukuoka Airport) and Yamagata (Yamagata Airport) is 647 miles / 1042 kilometers / 562 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fukuoka (FUK) to Yamagata (GAJ) is 830 miles / 1335 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 17 minutes.

Fukuoka Airport – Yamagata Airport

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Distance from Fukuoka to Yamagata

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fukuoka to Yamagata. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 647.196 miles
  • 1041.561 kilometers
  • 562.398 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
  • 646.479 miles
  • 1040.407 kilometers
  • 561.775 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 Fukuoka to Yamagata?

The estimated flight time from Fukuoka Airport to Yamagata Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fukuoka and Yamagata?

There is no time difference between Fukuoka and Yamagata.

Flight carbon footprint between Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ)

On average, flying from Fukuoka to Yamagata generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fukuoka to Yamagata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ).

Airport information

Origin Fukuoka Airport
City: Fukuoka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: FUK
ICAO Code: RJFF
Coordinates: 33°35′9″N, 130°27′3″E
Destination Yamagata Airport
City: Yamagata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: GAJ
ICAO Code: RJSC
Coordinates: 38°24′42″N, 140°22′15″E