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How far is Lihue, HI, from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 5252 miles / 8452 kilometers / 4564 nautical miles.

San Jose Airport – Lihue Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5251.858 miles
  • 8452.047 kilometers
  • 4563.740 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
  • 5245.002 miles
  • 8441.012 kilometers
  • 4557.782 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 San Jose to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from San Jose Airport to Lihue Airport is 10 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose Airport (SJI) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from San Jose to Lihue generates about 617 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 617 kilograms equals 1 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose Airport (SJI) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin San Jose Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Philippines Flag of Philippines
IATA Code: SJI
ICAO Code: RPUH
Coordinates: 12°21′41″N, 121°2′49″E
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