How far is Kona, HI, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 4803 miles / 7730 kilometers / 4174 nautical miles.

Distance from Richmond to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4803.489 miles
• 7730.465 kilometers
• 4174.117 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

• 4796.118 miles
• 7718.604 kilometers
• 4167.713 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 Richmond to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Kona International Airport is 9 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Kona?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Richmond to Kona generates about 558 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 558 kilograms equals 1 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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