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

The distance between Hilo (Hilo International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 65 miles / 105 kilometers / 56 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hilo (ITO) to Kona (KOA) is 81 miles / 131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 9 minutes.

Distance from Hilo to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 65.016 miles
• 104.632 kilometers
• 56.497 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

• 64.918 miles
• 104.476 kilometers
• 56.412 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 Hilo to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Hilo International Airport to Kona International Airport is 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Hilo and Kona?

There is no time difference between Hilo and Kona.

Flight carbon footprint between Hilo International Airport (ITO) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Hilo to Kona generates about 35 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 35 kilograms equals 76 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hilo to Kona

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

Airport information

Origin	Hilo International Airport
City:	Hilo, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ITO
ICAO Code:	PHTO
Coordinates:	19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W

Destination	Kona International Airport
City:	Kona, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KOA
ICAO Code:	PHKO
Coordinates:	19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W