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How far is Nanjing from Niigata?

The distance between Niigata (Niigata Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 1225 miles / 1972 kilometers / 1065 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Nanjing (NKG) is 2447 miles / 3938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 15 minutes.

Niigata Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Niigata to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1225.226 miles
  • 1971.811 kilometers
  • 1064.693 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
  • 1223.199 miles
  • 1968.548 kilometers
  • 1062.931 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 Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Niigata Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Niigata to Nanjing generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 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 Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

Airport information

Origin Niigata Airport
City: Niigata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIJ
ICAO Code: RJSN
Coordinates: 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E
Destination Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E