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How far is Lihue, HI, from Wilmington, DE?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 4950 miles / 7967 kilometers / 4302 nautical miles.

Wilmington Airport (Delaware) – Lihue Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4950.357 miles
  • 7966.827 kilometers
  • 4301.743 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
  • 4942.085 miles
  • 7953.515 kilometers
  • 4294.555 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 Wilmington to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington Airport (Delaware) to Lihue Airport is 9 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Lihue generates about 577 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 577 kilograms equals 1 273 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wilmington to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
City: Wilmington, DE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILG
ICAO Code: KILG
Coordinates: 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″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