How far is Shakhtersk from Niigata?

The distance between Niigata (Niigata Airport) and Shakhtersk (Shakhtyorsk Airport) is 790 miles / 1271 kilometers / 686 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Shakhtersk (EKS) is 1042 miles / 1677 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 32 minutes.

Distance from Niigata to Shakhtersk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 789.541 miles
• 1270.642 kilometers
• 686.092 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

• 790.090 miles
• 1271.526 kilometers
• 686.569 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 Niigata to Shakhtersk?

The estimated flight time from Niigata Airport to Shakhtyorsk Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Niigata and Shakhtersk?

The time difference between Niigata and Shakhtersk is 2 hours. Shakhtersk is 2 hours ahead of Niigata.

Flight carbon footprint between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS)

On average, flying from Niigata to Shakhtersk generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Niigata to Shakhtersk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS).

Airport information

Origin	Niigata Airport
City:	Niigata
Country:	Japan
IATA Code:	KIJ
ICAO Code:	RJSN
Coordinates:	37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E

Destination	Shakhtyorsk Airport
City:	Shakhtersk
Country:	Russia
IATA Code:	EKS
ICAO Code:	UHSK
Coordinates:	49°11′25″N, 142°4′58″E