How far is Detroit, MI, from Lihue, HI?
The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 4519 miles / 7273 kilometers / 3927 nautical miles.
Lihue Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Lihue to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lihue to Detroit. 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 Lihue to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 9 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lihue and Detroit?
The time difference between Lihue and Detroit is 5 hours. Detroit is 5 hours ahead of Lihue.
Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Lihue to Detroit 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 Lihue to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |