How far is Lihue, HI, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 3524 miles / 5671 kilometers / 3062 nautical miles.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Lihue Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Lihue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Lihue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3523.703 miles
- 5670.850 kilometers
- 3062.014 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- 3519.385 miles
- 5663.901 kilometers
- 3058.262 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 Rapid City to Lihue?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Lihue Airport is 7 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Lihue?
The time difference between Rapid City and Lihue is 4 hours. Lihue is 4 hours behind Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Lihue Airport (LIH)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Lihue generates about 398 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 398 kilograms equals 876 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Rapid City to Lihue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Lihue Airport (LIH).
Airport information
| Origin | Rapid City Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rapid City, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RAP |
| ICAO Code: | KRAP |
| Coordinates: | 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W |
| Destination | Lihue Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lihue, HI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LIH |
| ICAO Code: | PHLI |
| Coordinates: | 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W |