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How far is Rainbow Lake from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 3200 miles / 5151 kilometers / 2781 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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3200
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5151
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2781
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Distance from Lihue to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3200.390 miles
  • 5150.528 kilometers
  • 2781.063 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
  • 3200.108 miles
  • 5150.075 kilometers
  • 2780.818 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 Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 6 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Lihue to Rainbow Lake generates about 358 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 358 kilograms equals 790 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Rainbow Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

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 Rainbow Lake Airport
City: Rainbow Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOP
ICAO Code: CYOP
Coordinates: 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W