How far is Kona, HI, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 3982 miles / 6409 kilometers / 3461 nautical miles.

Distance from Rochester to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3982.286 miles
• 6408.868 kilometers
• 3460.512 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

• 3977.527 miles
• 6401.210 kilometers
• 3456.377 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 Rochester to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Kona International Airport is 8 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Kona?

The time difference between Rochester and Kona is 4 hours. Kona is 4 hours behind Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Rochester to Kona generates about 454 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 454 kilograms equals 1 001 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rochester to Kona

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

Airport information

Origin	Rochester International Airport
City:	Rochester, MN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RST
ICAO Code:	KRST
Coordinates:	43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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