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How far is Decatur, IL, from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 4253 miles / 6845 kilometers / 3696 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Lihue to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4253.362 miles
  • 6845.123 kilometers
  • 3696.071 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
  • 4246.665 miles
  • 6834.344 kilometers
  • 3690.251 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Decatur Airport is 8 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Lihue to Decatur generates about 488 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 488 kilograms equals 1 076 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W