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How far is Kobe from Kona, HI?

The distance between Kona (Kona International Airport) and Kobe (Kobe Airport) is 4275 miles / 6880 kilometers / 3715 nautical miles.

Kona International Airport – Kobe Airport

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Distance from Kona to Kobe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4274.895 miles
  • 6879.777 kilometers
  • 3714.783 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
  • 4268.468 miles
  • 6869.433 kilometers
  • 3709.197 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 Kona to Kobe?

The estimated flight time from Kona International Airport to Kobe Airport is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kona International Airport (KOA) and Kobe Airport (UKB)

On average, flying from Kona to Kobe generates about 491 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 491 kilograms equals 1 082 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kona to Kobe

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Kobe Airport
City: Kobe
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: UKB
ICAO Code: RJBE
Coordinates: 34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″E