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How far is Lihue, HI, from Jackson, TN?

The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 4286 miles / 6898 kilometers / 3725 nautical miles.

McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Lihue Airport

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3725
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Distance from Jackson to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4286.245 miles
  • 6898.043 kilometers
  • 3724.645 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
  • 4279.232 miles
  • 6886.756 kilometers
  • 3718.551 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 Jackson to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Lihue Airport is 8 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Jackson to Lihue generates about 492 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 492 kilograms equals 1 085 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Jackson to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport
City: Jackson, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKL
ICAO Code: KMKL
Coordinates: 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W
Destination 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