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How far is Lanai City, HI, from Pohnpei Island?

The distance between Pohnpei Island (Pohnpei International Airport) and Lanai City (Lanai Airport) is 3145 miles / 5061 kilometers / 2733 nautical miles.

Pohnpei International Airport – Lanai Airport

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Distance from Pohnpei Island to Lanai City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pohnpei Island to Lanai City. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3144.680 miles
  • 5060.871 kilometers
  • 2732.652 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
  • 3142.335 miles
  • 5057.098 kilometers
  • 2730.614 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 Pohnpei Island to Lanai City?

The estimated flight time from Pohnpei International Airport to Lanai Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) and Lanai Airport (LNY)

On average, flying from Pohnpei Island to Lanai City generates about 352 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 352 kilograms equals 775 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pohnpei Island to Lanai City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) and Lanai Airport (LNY).

Airport information

Origin Pohnpei International Airport
City: Pohnpei Island
Country: Micronesia Flag of Micronesia
IATA Code: PNI
ICAO Code: PTPN
Coordinates: 6°59′6″N, 158°12′32″E
Destination Lanai Airport
City: Lanai City, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNY
ICAO Code: PHNY
Coordinates: 20°47′8″N, 156°57′3″W