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How far is Kona, HI, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 4138 miles / 6659 kilometers / 3595 nautical miles.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4137.552 miles
  • 6658.745 kilometers
  • 3595.435 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
  • 4131.168 miles
  • 6648.470 kilometers
  • 3589.886 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 Orleans to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Kona International Airport is 8 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Kona generates about 474 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 474 kilograms equals 1 044 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New Orleans to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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