How far is Niigata from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 5424 miles / 8730 kilometers / 4714 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Niigata Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Niigata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Niigata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5424.496 miles
- 8729.880 kilometers
- 4713.758 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- 5412.522 miles
- 8710.610 kilometers
- 4703.353 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 Los Angeles to Niigata?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Niigata Airport is 10 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Niigata?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Niigata generates about 640 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 640 kilograms equals 1 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Niigata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Niigata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niigata |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | KIJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJSN |
| Coordinates: | 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E |