How far is Kona, HI, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 4742 miles / 7631 kilometers / 4120 nautical miles.

Distance from Raleigh to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4741.769 miles
• 7631.138 kilometers
• 4120.485 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

• 4734.449 miles
• 7619.356 kilometers
• 4114.123 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 Raleigh to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Kona International Airport is 9 hours and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Kona?

The time difference between Raleigh and Kona is 5 hours. Kona is 5 hours behind Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Kona generates about 550 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 550 kilograms equals 1 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W

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