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How far is Lihue, HI, from Yakima, WA?

The distance between Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 2749 miles / 4424 kilometers / 2389 nautical miles.

Yakima Air Terminal – Lihue Airport

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4424
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2389
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Distance from Yakima to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2748.881 miles
  • 4423.895 kilometers
  • 2388.712 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
  • 2747.668 miles
  • 4421.944 kilometers
  • 2387.659 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 Yakima to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Yakima Air Terminal to Lihue Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Yakima to Lihue generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 671 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Yakima to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″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