How far is Shanghai from Niigata?
The distance between Niigata (Niigata Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 1113 miles / 1792 kilometers / 968 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Shanghai (SHA) is 2530 miles / 4072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 38 minutes.
Niigata Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Niigata to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Niigata to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1113.384 miles
- 1791.817 kilometers
- 967.504 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- 1111.830 miles
- 1789.317 kilometers
- 966.154 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Niigata Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Niigata and Shanghai?
The time difference between Niigata and Shanghai is 1 hour. Shanghai is 1 hour behind Niigata.
Flight carbon footprint between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Niigata to Shanghai generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 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 Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |