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How far is Lihue, HI, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 3752 miles / 6039 kilometers / 3261 nautical miles.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Lihue Airport

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3261
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Distance from Grand Island to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3752.424 miles
  • 6038.942 kilometers
  • 3260.768 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
  • 3747.063 miles
  • 6030.313 kilometers
  • 3256.108 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 Grand Island to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Lihue Airport is 7 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Lihue generates about 426 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 426 kilograms equals 938 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Island to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″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