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MFR to KIJ: distance & flight time
Medford (Rogue Valley International Medford Airport) → Niigata (Niigata Airport)
4,873 mi
7,842 km · 4,234 nm
10h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,873 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 1m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MFR — Rogue Valley International Medford Airport · Medford, United States
- KIJ — Niigata Airport · Niigata, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MFR
Near KIJ
- SDS · Sado Airport39 mi away
- SYO · Shonai Airport69 mi away
- GAJ · Yamagata Airport75 mi away
- FKS · Fukushima Airport88 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MFR from KIJ?
The flight distance from Medford (MFR) to Niigata (KIJ) is 4,873 miles (7,842 km, 4,234 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MFR to KIJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 1m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Medford and Niigata?
Niigata is 16 hours ahead of Medford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MFR to KIJ?
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