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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3361 miles / 5409 kilometers / 2921 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Wainwright Airport

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2921
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Distance from Lihue to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3361.114 miles
  • 5409.189 kilometers
  • 2920.728 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
  • 3362.330 miles
  • 5411.146 kilometers
  • 2921.785 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 Lihue to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Lihue to Wainwright generates about 378 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 378 kilograms equals 833 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W