How far is Kona, HI, from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 5486 miles / 8828 kilometers / 4767 nautical miles.
San Jose Airport – Kona International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Kona
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Kona. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5485.635 miles
- 8828.274 kilometers
- 4766.886 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- 5478.443 miles
- 8816.699 kilometers
- 4760.636 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 San Jose to Kona?
The estimated flight time from San Jose Airport to Kona International Airport is 10 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Kona?
The time difference between San Jose and Kona is 18 hours. Kona is 18 hours behind San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose Airport (SJI) and Kona International Airport (KOA)
On average, flying from San Jose to Kona generates about 648 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 648 kilograms equals 1 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Jose to Kona
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose Airport (SJI) and Kona International Airport (KOA).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Philippines  |
| IATA Code: | SJI |
| ICAO Code: | RPUH |
| Coordinates: | 12°21′41″N, 121°2′49″E |
| 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 |