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How far is Lihue, HI, from Salt Lake City, UT?

The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 3039 miles / 4892 kilometers / 2641 nautical miles.

Salt Lake City International Airport – Lihue Airport

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Distance from Salt Lake City to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3039.447 miles
  • 4891.515 kilometers
  • 2641.207 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
  • 3035.999 miles
  • 4885.967 kilometers
  • 2638.211 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 Salt Lake City to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Lihue Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Lihue generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 747 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Salt Lake City to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Salt Lake City International Airport
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLC
ICAO Code: KSLC
Coordinates: 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″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