Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Lihue, HI, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 4049 miles / 6516 kilometers / 3518 nautical miles.

Rochester International Airport – Lihue Airport

Distance arrow
4049
Miles
Distance arrow
6516
Kilometers
Distance arrow
3518
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Rochester to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4048.706 miles
  • 6515.761 kilometers
  • 3518.230 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
  • 4042.894 miles
  • 6506.408 kilometers
  • 3513.179 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 Rochester to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Lihue Airport is 8 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Rochester to Lihue generates about 462 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 462 kilograms equals 1 019 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rochester to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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