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How far is Kona, HI, from Kwajalein?

The distance between Kwajalein (Bucholz Army Airfield) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 2538 miles / 4084 kilometers / 2205 nautical miles.

Bucholz Army Airfield – Kona International Airport

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Distance from Kwajalein to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2537.790 miles
  • 4084.176 kilometers
  • 2205.279 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
  • 2535.851 miles
  • 4081.057 kilometers
  • 2203.595 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 Kona?

The estimated flight time from Bucholz Army Airfield to Kona International Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Kwajalein to Kona generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kwajalein to Kona

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

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 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