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How far is Richmond, VA, from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 4895 miles / 7878 kilometers / 4254 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Lihue to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4895.382 miles
  • 7878.354 kilometers
  • 4253.971 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
  • 4887.168 miles
  • 7865.134 kilometers
  • 4246.833 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Richmond International Airport is 9 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Lihue to Richmond generates about 570 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 570 kilograms equals 1 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W