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

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 3039 miles / 4891 kilometers / 2641 nautical miles.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Lihue Airport

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4891
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2641
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Distance from Wales to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3039.060 miles
  • 4890.892 kilometers
  • 2640.871 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
  • 3041.192 miles
  • 4894.324 kilometers
  • 2642.723 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 Wales to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Lihue Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Wales 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 Wales to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′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