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

The distance between Christmas Island (Christmas Island Airport) and Lanai City (Lanai Airport) is 6948 miles / 11181 kilometers / 6037 nautical miles.

Christmas Island Airport – Lanai Airport

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11181
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6037
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Distance from Christmas Island to Lanai City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6947.604 miles
  • 11181.086 kilometers
  • 6037.303 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
  • 6943.473 miles
  • 11174.437 kilometers
  • 6033.713 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 Christmas Island to Lanai City?

The estimated flight time from Christmas Island Airport to Lanai Airport is 13 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Lanai Airport (LNY)

On average, flying from Christmas Island to Lanai City generates about 847 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 847 kilograms equals 1 868 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christmas Island to Lanai City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Lanai Airport (LNY).

Airport information

Origin Christmas Island Airport
City: Christmas Island
Country: Christmas Island Flag of Christmas Island
IATA Code: XCH
ICAO Code: YPXM
Coordinates: 10°27′2″S, 105°41′24″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