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How far is Niigata from Kobe?

The distance between Kobe (Kobe Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 316 miles / 508 kilometers / 274 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata (KIJ) is 383 miles / 617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 34 minutes.

Kobe Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from Kobe to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 315.867 miles
  • 508.338 kilometers
  • 274.481 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
  • 315.870 miles
  • 508.343 kilometers
  • 274.484 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 Kobe to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Kobe Airport to Niigata Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kobe and Niigata?

There is no time difference between Kobe and Niigata.

Flight carbon footprint between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Kobe to Niigata generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kobe to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin Kobe Airport
City: Kobe
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: UKB
ICAO Code: RJBE
Coordinates: 34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″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