How far is Kona, HI, from Tarawa?

The distance between Tarawa (Bonriki International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 2436 miles / 3921 kilometers / 2117 nautical miles.

Distance from Tarawa to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2436.451 miles
• 3921.089 kilometers
• 2117.218 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

• 2437.620 miles
• 3922.969 kilometers
• 2118.234 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 Tarawa to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Bonriki International Airport to Kona International Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tarawa and Kona?

The time difference between Tarawa and Kona is 22 hours. Kona is 22 hours behind Tarawa.

Flight carbon footprint between Bonriki International Airport (TRW) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Tarawa to Kona generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tarawa to Kona

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

Airport information

Origin	Bonriki International Airport
City:	Tarawa
Country:	Kiribati
IATA Code:	TRW
ICAO Code:	NGTA
Coordinates:	1°22′53″N, 173°8′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