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MVY to GAJ: distance & flight time
Vineyard Haven MA (Martha's Vineyard Airport) → Yamagata (Yamagata Airport)
6,588 mi
10,602 km · 5,724 nm
13h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,588 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 23m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MVY — Martha's Vineyard Airport · Vineyard Haven MA, United States
- GAJ — Yamagata Airport · Yamagata, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MVY
Near GAJ
- SDJ · Sendai Airport35 mi away
- SYO · Shonai Airport42 mi away
- KIJ · Niigata Airport75 mi away
- HNA · Hanamaki Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MVY from GAJ?
The flight distance from Vineyard Haven MA (MVY) to Yamagata (GAJ) is 6,588 miles (10,602 km, 5,724 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MVY to GAJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 23m 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 Vineyard Haven MA and Yamagata?
Yamagata is 13 hours ahead of Vineyard Haven MA.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MVY to GAJ?
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