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How far is Kona, HI, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 3215 miles / 5173 kilometers / 2793 nautical miles.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Kona International Airport

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5173
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2793
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Distance from Wales to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3214.521 miles
  • 5173.270 kilometers
  • 2793.343 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
  • 3217.194 miles
  • 5177.571 kilometers
  • 2795.665 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 Wales to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Kona International Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Wales to Kona generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 794 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wales to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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