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How far is Hilo, HI, from Kwajalein?

The distance between Kwajalein (Bucholz Army Airfield) and Hilo (Hilo International Airport) is 2601 miles / 4186 kilometers / 2260 nautical miles.

Bucholz Army Airfield – Hilo International Airport

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Distance from Kwajalein to Hilo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2601.171 miles
  • 4186.178 kilometers
  • 2260.356 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
  • 2599.110 miles
  • 4182.862 kilometers
  • 2258.565 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 Kwajalein to Hilo?

The estimated flight time from Bucholz Army Airfield to Hilo International Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA) and Hilo International Airport (ITO)

On average, flying from Kwajalein to Hilo generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kwajalein to Hilo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA) and Hilo International Airport (ITO).

Airport information

Origin Bucholz Army Airfield
City: Kwajalein
Country: Marshall Islands Flag of Marshall Islands
IATA Code: KWA
ICAO Code: PKWA
Coordinates: 8°43′12″N, 167°43′55″E
Destination Hilo International Airport
City: Hilo, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITO
ICAO Code: PHTO
Coordinates: 19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W