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How far is Niigata from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 3386 miles / 5450 kilometers / 2943 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Niigata (KIJ) is 5351 miles / 8611 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 104 hours 14 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3386.329 miles
  • 5449.769 kilometers
  • 2942.640 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
  • 3390.949 miles
  • 5457.203 kilometers
  • 2946.654 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 Kuala Lumpur to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Niigata Airport is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Niigata generates about 381 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 381 kilograms equals 839 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuala Lumpur to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E
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