How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Lihue, HI?
The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 3429 miles / 5519 kilometers / 2980 nautical miles.
Lihue Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal
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Distance from Lihue to Carlsbad
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lihue to Carlsbad. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3429.291 miles
- 5518.909 kilometers
- 2979.972 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- 3423.867 miles
- 5510.180 kilometers
- 2975.259 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 Carlsbad?
The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 6 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lihue and Carlsbad?
The time difference between Lihue and Carlsbad is 3 hours. Carlsbad is 3 hours ahead of Lihue.
Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)
On average, flying from Lihue to Carlsbad generates about 386 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 386 kilograms equals 851 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lihue to Carlsbad
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).
Airport information
| Origin | Lihue Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lihue, HI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LIH |
| ICAO Code: | PHLI |
| Coordinates: | 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W |
| Destination | Cavern City Air Terminal |
|---|---|
| City: | Carlsbad, NM |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CNM |
| ICAO Code: | KCNM |
| Coordinates: | 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W |