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How far is Lihue, HI, from Vernal, UT?

The distance between Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 3164 miles / 5091 kilometers / 2749 nautical miles.

Vernal Regional Airport – Lihue Airport

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2749
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Distance from Vernal to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3163.629 miles
  • 5091.368 kilometers
  • 2749.119 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
  • 3159.770 miles
  • 5085.156 kilometers
  • 2745.765 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 Vernal to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Lihue Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Vernal to Lihue generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 780 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vernal to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Vernal Regional Airport
City: Vernal, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VEL
ICAO Code: KVEL
Coordinates: 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″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