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How far is Kalaupapa, HI, from Tarawa?

The distance between Tarawa (Bonriki International Airport) and Kalaupapa (Kalaupapa Airport) is 2432 miles / 3915 kilometers / 2114 nautical miles.

Bonriki International Airport – Kalaupapa Airport

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Distance from Tarawa to Kalaupapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2432.462 miles
  • 3914.667 kilometers
  • 2113.751 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
  • 2434.269 miles
  • 3917.576 kilometers
  • 2115.322 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 Kalaupapa?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Bonriki International Airport (TRW) and Kalaupapa Airport (LUP)

On average, flying from Tarawa to Kalaupapa generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tarawa to Kalaupapa

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

Airport information

Origin Bonriki International Airport
City: Tarawa
Country: Kiribati Flag of Kiribati
IATA Code: TRW
ICAO Code: NGTA
Coordinates: 1°22′53″N, 173°8′49″E
Destination Kalaupapa Airport
City: Kalaupapa, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LUP
ICAO Code: PHLU
Coordinates: 21°12′39″N, 156°58′26″W