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How far is Lihue, HI, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 2704 miles / 4351 kilometers / 2349 nautical miles.

Seattle Boeing Field – Lihue Airport

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2704
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4351
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2349
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Distance from Seattle to Lihue

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Lihue. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2703.551 miles
  • 4350.943 kilometers
  • 2349.322 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
  • 2702.770 miles
  • 4349.686 kilometers
  • 2348.643 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 Seattle to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Lihue Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Seattle to Lihue generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 659 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W
Destination Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W