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

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 4889 miles / 7868 kilometers / 4248 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance from Lihue to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4888.945 miles
  • 7867.994 kilometers
  • 4248.377 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
  • 4880.779 miles
  • 7854.852 kilometers
  • 4241.281 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 9 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Lihue to Washington D.C. generates about 569 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 569 kilograms equals 1 255 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W