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How far is Kona, HI, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 3834 miles / 6171 kilometers / 3332 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3834.255 miles
  • 6170.636 kilometers
  • 3331.877 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
  • 3828.432 miles
  • 6161.264 kilometers
  • 3326.816 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 Houston to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Kona International Airport is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Houston to Kona generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 961 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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