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How far is Lihue, HI, from Wilmington, NC?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 4917 miles / 7913 kilometers / 4273 nautical miles.

Wilmington International Airport – Lihue Airport

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7913
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4273
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Distance from Wilmington to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4916.989 miles
  • 7913.126 kilometers
  • 4272.746 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
  • 4908.694 miles
  • 7899.777 kilometers
  • 4265.538 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 Wilmington to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Lihue Airport is 9 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Lihue generates about 573 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 573 kilograms equals 1 263 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wilmington to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″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