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How far is Kona, HI, from Buariki?

The distance between Buariki (Aranuka Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 2455 miles / 3950 kilometers / 2133 nautical miles.

Aranuka Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from Buariki to Kona

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buariki to Kona. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2454.541 miles
  • 3950.201 kilometers
  • 2132.938 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
  • 2456.253 miles
  • 3952.956 kilometers
  • 2134.425 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 Buariki to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Aranuka Airport to Kona International Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aranuka Airport (AAK) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Buariki to Kona generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Buariki to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aranuka Airport (AAK) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin Aranuka Airport
City: Buariki
Country: Kiribati Flag of Kiribati
IATA Code: AAK
ICAO Code: NGUK
Coordinates: 0°11′7″N, 173°38′13″E
Destination Kona International Airport
City: Kona, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KOA
ICAO Code: PHKO
Coordinates: 19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W