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How far is Molokai, HI, from Kwajalein?

The distance between Kwajalein (Bucholz Army Airfield) and Molokai (Molokai Airport) is 2494 miles / 4014 kilometers / 2167 nautical miles.

Bucholz Army Airfield – Molokai Airport

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Distance from Kwajalein to Molokai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2494.080 miles
  • 4013.833 kilometers
  • 2167.296 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
  • 2492.554 miles
  • 4011.377 kilometers
  • 2165.970 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 Molokai?

The estimated flight time from Bucholz Army Airfield to Molokai Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA) and Molokai Airport (MKK)

On average, flying from Kwajalein to Molokai generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 605 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kwajalein to Molokai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA) and Molokai Airport (MKK).

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 Molokai Airport
City: Molokai, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKK
ICAO Code: PHMK
Coordinates: 21°9′10″N, 157°5′45″W