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

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2950 miles / 4747 kilometers / 2563 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Nome Airport

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Distance from Lihue to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2949.795 miles
  • 4747.234 kilometers
  • 2563.301 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
  • 2952.204 miles
  • 4751.112 kilometers
  • 2565.395 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 Nome?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Nome Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Lihue to Nome generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 724 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Nome

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Nome Airport (OME).

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 Nome Airport
City: Nome, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OME
ICAO Code: PAOM
Coordinates: 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W