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How far is Bethel, AK, from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 2681 miles / 4314 kilometers / 2329 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Bethel Airport

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2681
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4314
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2329
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Distance from Lihue to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2680.730 miles
  • 4314.216 kilometers
  • 2329.490 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
  • 2683.806 miles
  • 4319.167 kilometers
  • 2332.163 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 Lihue to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Bethel Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Lihue to Bethel generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 653 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W