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How far is Kona, HI, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 4803 miles / 7730 kilometers / 4174 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4803.299 miles
  • 7730.160 kilometers
  • 4173.952 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
  • 4796.003 miles
  • 7718.418 kilometers
  • 4167.612 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 Washington D.C. to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Kona International Airport is 9 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Kona generates about 558 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 558 kilograms equals 1 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W
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