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How far is Lihue, HI, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 4866 miles / 7830 kilometers / 4228 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Lihue Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4865.550 miles
  • 7830.344 kilometers
  • 4228.048 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
  • 4857.437 miles
  • 7817.288 kilometers
  • 4220.998 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 Washington D.C. to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lihue Airport is 9 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lihue generates about 566 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 566 kilograms equals 1 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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