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How far is Lihue, HI, from Great Falls, MT?

The distance between Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 3177 miles / 5112 kilometers / 2760 nautical miles.

Great Falls International Airport – Lihue Airport

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5112
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2760
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Distance from Great Falls to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3176.582 miles
  • 5112.213 kilometers
  • 2760.374 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
  • 3174.000 miles
  • 5108.058 kilometers
  • 2758.131 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 Great Falls to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Great Falls International Airport to Lihue Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Great Falls to Lihue generates about 355 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 355 kilograms equals 784 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Great Falls to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″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