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How far is Niigata from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 5532 miles / 8902 kilometers / 4807 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5531.519 miles
  • 8902.116 kilometers
  • 4806.758 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
  • 5519.556 miles
  • 8882.865 kilometers
  • 4796.363 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 San Diego to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Niigata Airport is 10 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from San Diego to Niigata generates about 654 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 654 kilograms equals 1 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
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