How far is Kona, HI, from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 5508 miles / 8864 kilometers / 4786 nautical miles.
Essendon Airport – Kona International Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Kona
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Kona. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5508.040 miles
- 8864.330 kilometers
- 4786.355 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- 5517.305 miles
- 8879.241 kilometers
- 4794.407 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 Melbourne to Kona?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Kona International Airport is 10 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Kona?
The time difference between Melbourne and Kona is 21 hours. Kona is 21 hours behind Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Kona International Airport (KOA)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Kona generates about 651 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 651 kilograms equals 1 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Kona
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Kona International Airport (KOA).
Airport information
| Origin | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |
| 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 |