How far is Kona, HI, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 4482 miles / 7213 kilometers / 3895 nautical miles.

Distance from Columbus to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4481.890 miles
• 7212.903 kilometers
• 3894.656 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

• 4475.390 miles
• 7202.442 kilometers
• 3889.008 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 Columbus to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Kona International Airport is 8 hours and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Kona?

The time difference between Columbus and Kona is 5 hours. Kona is 5 hours behind Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Columbus to Kona generates about 517 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 517 kilograms equals 1 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Columbus to Kona

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

Airport information

Origin	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W

Destination	Kona International Airport
City:	Kona, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KOA
ICAO Code:	PHKO
Coordinates:	19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W