How far is Des Moines, IA, from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3994 miles / 6428 kilometers / 3471 nautical miles.

Distance from Lihue to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3993.984 miles
• 6427.694 kilometers
• 3470.677 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

• 3988.065 miles
• 6418.169 kilometers
• 3465.534 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 Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 8 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lihue and Des Moines?

The time difference between Lihue and Des Moines is 5 hours. Des Moines is 5 hours ahead of Lihue.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Lihue to Des Moines generates about 456 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 456 kilograms equals 1 004 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Lihue Airport
City:	Lihue, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LIH
ICAO Code:	PHLI
Coordinates:	21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W

Destination	Des Moines International Airport
City:	Des Moines, IA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DSM
ICAO Code:	KDSM
Coordinates:	41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W