How far is Lihue, HI, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 3994 miles / 6428 kilometers / 3471 nautical miles.

Distance from Des Moines to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3993.984 miles
• 6427.694 kilometers
• 3470.677 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

• 3988.065 miles
• 6418.169 kilometers
• 3465.534 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 Des Moines to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Lihue Airport is 8 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Lihue?

The time difference between Des Moines and Lihue is 5 hours. Lihue is 5 hours behind Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Lihue generates about 456 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 456 kilograms equals 1 004 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin	Des Moines International Airport
City:	Des Moines, IA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DSM
ICAO Code:	KDSM
Coordinates:	41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W

Destination	Lihue Airport
City:	Lihue, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LIH
ICAO Code:	PHLI
Coordinates:	21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W