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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 4557 miles / 7334 kilometers / 3960 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Lihue to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4556.953 miles
  • 7333.706 kilometers
  • 3959.884 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
  • 4549.390 miles
  • 7321.533 kilometers
  • 3953.312 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 Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 9 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Lihue to Knoxville generates about 527 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 527 kilograms equals 1 161 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

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 Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W