How far is Lihue, HI, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 4743 miles / 7633 kilometers / 4122 nautical miles.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Lihue Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Lihue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Lihue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4742.987 miles
- 7633.097 kilometers
- 4121.543 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- 4735.023 miles
- 7620.281 kilometers
- 4114.622 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 Columbia to Lihue?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Lihue Airport is 9 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Lihue?
The time difference between Columbia and Lihue is 5 hours. Lihue is 5 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Lihue Airport (LIH)
On average, flying from Columbia to Lihue generates about 551 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 551 kilograms equals 1 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Columbia to Lihue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Lihue Airport (LIH).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | Lihue Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lihue, HI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LIH |
| ICAO Code: | PHLI |
| Coordinates: | 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W |