How far is Hilo, HI, from Kamuela, HI?

The distance between Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) and Hilo (Hilo International Airport) is 45 miles / 72 kilometers / 39 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kamuela (MUE) to Hilo (ITO) is 61 miles / 98 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 42 minutes.

Distance from Kamuela to Hilo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kamuela to Hilo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 44.708 miles
• 71.951 kilometers
• 38.850 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

• 44.691 miles
• 71.923 kilometers
• 38.835 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 Kamuela to Hilo?

The estimated flight time from Waimea-Kohala Airport to Hilo International Airport is 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kamuela and Hilo?

There is no time difference between Kamuela and Hilo.

Flight carbon footprint between Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) and Hilo International Airport (ITO)

On average, flying from Kamuela to Hilo generates about 32 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 32 kilograms equals 70 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kamuela to Hilo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) and Hilo International Airport (ITO).

Airport information

Origin	Waimea-Kohala Airport
City:	Kamuela, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MUE
ICAO Code:	PHMU
Coordinates:	20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″W

Destination	Hilo International Airport
City:	Hilo, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ITO
ICAO Code:	PHTO
Coordinates:	19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W