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How far is Lihue, HI, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 4842 miles / 7792 kilometers / 4208 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Lihue Airport

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4208
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Distance from Raleigh to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4841.968 miles
  • 7792.393 kilometers
  • 4207.555 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
  • 4833.832 miles
  • 7779.298 kilometers
  • 4200.485 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 Raleigh to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Lihue Airport is 9 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Lihue generates about 563 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 563 kilograms equals 1 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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