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How far is Niigata from Ulaanbaatar?

The distance between Ulaanbaatar (Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 1762 miles / 2835 kilometers / 1531 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ulaanbaatar (ULN) to Niigata (KIJ) is 2620 miles / 4216 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 33 minutes.

Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from Ulaanbaatar to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1761.862 miles
  • 2835.441 kilometers
  • 1531.016 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
  • 1758.127 miles
  • 2829.431 kilometers
  • 1527.770 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 Ulaanbaatar to Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport to Niigata Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Ulaanbaatar to Niigata generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ulaanbaatar to Niigata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) and Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Airport information

Origin Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
City: Ulaanbaatar
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: ULN
ICAO Code: ZMUB
Coordinates: 47°50′35″N, 106°46′1″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