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How far is Niigata from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 1218 miles / 1961 kilometers / 1059 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Niigata (KIJ) is 1911 miles / 3076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 34 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1218.253 miles
  • 1960.589 kilometers
  • 1058.633 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
  • 1215.349 miles
  • 1955.914 kilometers
  • 1056.109 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 Beijing to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Niigata Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Beijing to Niigata 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 Beijing to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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