LIH
Lihue
United States
3,934 km
2,444 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,934 km
2,444 mi / 2,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
55°
northeast

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LIH SFO
Airport Name Lihue Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LIH SFO
ICAO Code PHLI KSFO
City Lihue San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 152 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 21.980000, -159.340000 37.620000, -122.380000

Lihue (LIH) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lihue Airport (LIH) in Lihue, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,934 kilometers (2,444 miles / 2,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:03 in Lihue, it's 03:03 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Lihue (LIH) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lihue Airport (LIH) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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