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How far is Kona, HI, from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 5509 miles / 8865 kilometers / 4787 nautical miles.

Melbourne 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)
  • 5508.545 miles
  • 8865.144 kilometers
  • 4786.795 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
  • 5517.785 miles
  • 8880.014 kilometers
  • 4794.824 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 Melbourne Airport to Kona International Airport is 10 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Kona generates about 651 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 651 kilograms equals 1 435 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E
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