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How far is Kona, HI, from Honolulu, HI?

The distance between Honolulu (Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 163 miles / 262 kilometers / 142 nautical miles.

Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from Honolulu to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 163.068 miles
  • 262.432 kilometers
  • 141.702 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
  • 163.247 miles
  • 262.720 kilometers
  • 141.858 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 Honolulu to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Kona International Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Honolulu and Kona?

There is no time difference between Honolulu and Kona.

Flight carbon footprint between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Honolulu to Kona generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Honolulu to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
City: Honolulu, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNL
ICAO Code: PHNL
Coordinates: 21°19′7″N, 157°55′19″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

Airlines flying from Honolulu (HNL) to Kona (KOA)

Hawaiian Airlines