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How far is Lihue, HI, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 3043 miles / 4897 kilometers / 2644 nautical miles.

Missoula Montana Airport – Lihue Airport

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4897
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2644
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Distance from Missoula to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3042.699 miles
  • 4896.750 kilometers
  • 2644.034 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
  • 3040.474 miles
  • 4893.169 kilometers
  • 2642.100 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 Missoula to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Lihue Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Missoula to Lihue generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 748 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Missoula to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Missoula Montana Airport
City: Missoula, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSO
ICAO Code: KMSO
Coordinates: 46°54′58″N, 114°5′27″W
Destination 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