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How far is Lihue, HI, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 4519 miles / 7273 kilometers / 3927 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Lihue Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4519.430 miles
  • 7273.317 kilometers
  • 3927.277 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
  • 4512.267 miles
  • 7261.790 kilometers
  • 3921.053 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 Detroit to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Lihue Airport is 9 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Detroit to Lihue generates about 522 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 522 kilograms equals 1 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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