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How far is Lihue, HI, from Nome, AK?

The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 2950 miles / 4747 kilometers / 2563 nautical miles.

Nome Airport – Lihue Airport

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Distance from Nome to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2949.795 miles
  • 4747.234 kilometers
  • 2563.301 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
  • 2952.204 miles
  • 4751.112 kilometers
  • 2565.395 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 Nome to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Lihue Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Nome to Lihue generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 724 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nome to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nome Airport (OME) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Nome Airport
City: Nome, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OME
ICAO Code: PAOM
Coordinates: 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″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