How far is Niigata from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 5865 miles / 9439 kilometers / 5097 nautical miles.

Distance from Minneapolis to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5865.362 miles
• 9439.385 kilometers
• 5096.860 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

• 5850.946 miles
• 9416.184 kilometers
• 5084.333 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 Minneapolis to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Niigata Airport is 11 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Niigata?

The time difference between Minneapolis and Niigata is 14 hours. Niigata is 14 hours ahead of Minneapolis.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Niigata generates about 698 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 698 kilograms equals 1 540 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin	Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City:	Minneapolis, MN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MSP
ICAO Code:	KMSP
Coordinates:	44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W

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