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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2521 miles / 4057 kilometers / 2191 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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2191
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Distance from Lihue to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2520.811 miles
  • 4056.852 kilometers
  • 2190.525 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
  • 2518.438 miles
  • 4053.033 kilometers
  • 2188.463 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Lihue to Sacramento generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W