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How far is Kona, HI, from Salt Lake City, UT?

The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 2966 miles / 4773 kilometers / 2577 nautical miles.

Salt Lake City International Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from Salt Lake City to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2965.658 miles
  • 4772.763 kilometers
  • 2577.086 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
  • 2963.356 miles
  • 4769.059 kilometers
  • 2575.086 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 Salt Lake City to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Kona International Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Kona generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Salt Lake City to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin Salt Lake City International Airport
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLC
ICAO Code: KSLC
Coordinates: 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″W
Destination Kona International Airport
City: Kona, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KOA
ICAO Code: PHKO
Coordinates: 19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W