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How far is Lihue, HI, from King Salmon, AK?

The distance between King Salmon (King Salmon Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 2536 miles / 4081 kilometers / 2204 nautical miles.

King Salmon Airport – Lihue Airport

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4081
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2204
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Distance from King Salmon to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2535.952 miles
  • 4081.219 kilometers
  • 2203.682 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
  • 2539.301 miles
  • 4086.608 kilometers
  • 2206.592 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 King Salmon to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from King Salmon Airport to Lihue Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Salmon Airport (AKN) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from King Salmon to Lihue generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from King Salmon to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Salmon Airport (AKN) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin King Salmon Airport
City: King Salmon, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AKN
ICAO Code: PAKN
Coordinates: 58°40′36″N, 156°38′56″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