Current Date And Time In Niigata, Japan
Sunday, 28 June 2026
11:48:38 JST
Capital: Niigata
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 2,131,009
Area: 12,582.47 km²
State Code: NI
Find states and regions closest to Niigata in Japan with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Japan and Asia.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Japan
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Niigata from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Yamagata | 72 mi | 117 km | 63 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Fukushima | 77 mi | 125 km | 67 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Gunma | 94 mi | 152 km | 82 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Nagano | 100 mi | 161 km | 87 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Tochigi | 112 mi | 181 km | 97 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Miyagi | 122 mi | 196 km | 106 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Toyama | 132 mi | 213 km | 115 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Ibaraki | 135 mi | 218 km | 117 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Akita | 136 mi | 219 km | 118 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Saitama | 146 mi | 234 km | 126 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Niigata by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Niigata supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| South Korea | 586 mi | 943 km | 509 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| North Korea | 648 mi | 1,043 km | 563 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Taiwan | 1,345 mi | 2,164 km | 1,168 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 1,375 mi | 2,213 km | 1,194 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Guam | 1,627 mi | 2,618 km | 1,413 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Niigata. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Niigata (You) | Japan | 2,131,009 | 12,582 | 42.03 |
| Yamagata | Japan | — | 9,323 | — |
| Fukushima | Japan | — | 13,784 | — |
| Gunma | Japan | — | 6,362 | — |
| Nagano | Japan | 2,052,493 | 13,585 | 64.27 |
| Tochigi | Japan | — | 6,408 | — |
| Miyagi | Japan | 2,301,996 | 7,282 | 108.35 |
| Toyama | Japan | — | 4,247 | — |
| Ibaraki | Japan | — | 6,097 | — |
| Akita | Japan | — | 11,638 | — |
| Saitama | Japan | — | 3,798 | — |
How does Niigata rank within Japan? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Niigata appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Niigata is a state or region within Japan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Niigata is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Niigata by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Japan page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Niigata using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Niigata.
Knowing the distance from Niigata to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Japan. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Niigata map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Niigata to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Niigata table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Niigata below the states table, or compare all Japan states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Japan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.