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How far is Lihue, HI, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 2508 miles / 4037 kilometers / 2180 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Lihue Airport

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4037
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2180
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Distance from Sacramento to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2508.258 miles
  • 4036.650 kilometers
  • 2179.617 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
  • 2505.954 miles
  • 4032.943 kilometers
  • 2177.615 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 Sacramento to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Lihue Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Lihue generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Lihue

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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