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How far is Merimbula from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Merimbula (Merimbula Airport) is 5230 miles / 8416 kilometers / 4545 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Merimbula Airport

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Distance from Lihue to Merimbula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5229.768 miles
  • 8416.496 kilometers
  • 4544.545 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
  • 5241.331 miles
  • 8435.104 kilometers
  • 4554.592 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 Merimbula?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Merimbula Airport is 10 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Merimbula Airport (MIM)

On average, flying from Lihue to Merimbula generates about 614 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 614 kilograms equals 1 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Merimbula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Merimbula Airport (MIM).

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 Merimbula Airport
City: Merimbula
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MIM
ICAO Code: YMER
Coordinates: 36°54′30″S, 149°54′3″E