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How far is Kona, HI, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 4946 miles / 7960 kilometers / 4298 nautical miles.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from New York to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4946.278 miles
  • 7960.263 kilometers
  • 4298.198 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
  • 4938.779 miles
  • 7948.194 kilometers
  • 4291.681 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 New York to Kona?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Kona International Airport is 9 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from New York to Kona generates about 577 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 577 kilograms equals 1 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W
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