How far is Lihue, HI, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 4889 miles / 7868 kilometers / 4248 nautical miles.

Distance from Washington D.C. to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4888.945 miles
• 7867.994 kilometers
• 4248.377 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

• 4880.779 miles
• 7854.852 kilometers
• 4241.281 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 Washington D.C. to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lihue Airport is 9 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Lihue?

The time difference between Washington D.C. and Lihue is 5 hours. Lihue is 5 hours behind Washington D.C..

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lihue generates about 569 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 569 kilograms equals 1 255 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin	Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City:	Washington D.C.
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DCA
ICAO Code:	KDCA
Coordinates:	38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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