How far is Wales, AK, from Lihue, HI?
The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3039 miles / 4891 kilometers / 2641 nautical miles.
Lihue Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Lihue to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lihue to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3039.060 miles
- 4890.892 kilometers
- 2640.871 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- 3041.192 miles
- 4894.324 kilometers
- 2642.723 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lihue and Wales?
The time difference between Lihue and Wales is 2 hours. Wales is 2 hours ahead of Lihue.
Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Lihue to Wales generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 747 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lihue to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |