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How far is Lihue, HI, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 4253 miles / 6845 kilometers / 3696 nautical miles.

Decatur Airport – Lihue Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4253.362 miles
  • 6845.123 kilometers
  • 3696.071 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
  • 4246.665 miles
  • 6834.344 kilometers
  • 3690.251 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 Decatur to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Lihue Airport is 8 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Decatur to Lihue generates about 488 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 488 kilograms equals 1 076 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Decatur to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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