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How far is Richmond from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 4868 miles / 7835 kilometers / 4230 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Richmond Airport

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Distance from Lihue to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4868.362 miles
  • 7834.869 kilometers
  • 4230.491 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
  • 4873.582 miles
  • 7843.269 kilometers
  • 4235.027 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Richmond Airport is 9 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Lihue to Richmond generates about 567 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 567 kilograms equals 1 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Richmond Airport (RCM).

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 Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E