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How far is Lihue, HI, from Montrose, CO?

The distance between Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 3234 miles / 5205 kilometers / 2810 nautical miles.

Montrose Regional Airport – Lihue Airport

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5205
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2810
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Distance from Montrose to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3233.953 miles
  • 5204.543 kilometers
  • 2810.228 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
  • 3229.610 miles
  • 5197.554 kilometers
  • 2806.455 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 Montrose to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Montrose Regional Airport to Lihue Airport is 6 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Montrose to Lihue generates about 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 362 kilograms equals 799 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Montrose to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Montrose Regional Airport
City: Montrose, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MTJ
ICAO Code: KMTJ
Coordinates: 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″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