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How far is Kamuela, HI, from Kwajalein?

The distance between Kwajalein (Bucholz Army Airfield) and Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) is 2566 miles / 4129 kilometers / 2229 nautical miles.

Bucholz Army Airfield – Waimea-Kohala Airport

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Distance from Kwajalein to Kamuela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2565.646 miles
  • 4129.007 kilometers
  • 2229.485 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
  • 2563.711 miles
  • 4125.893 kilometers
  • 2227.804 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 Kamuela?

The estimated flight time from Bucholz Army Airfield to Waimea-Kohala Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)

On average, flying from Kwajalein to Kamuela generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 624 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kwajalein to Kamuela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE).

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 Waimea-Kohala Airport
City: Kamuela, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MUE
ICAO Code: PHMU
Coordinates: 20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″W