How far is Kona, HI, from Christmas Island?

The distance between Christmas Island (Christmas Island Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 6997 miles / 11261 kilometers / 6080 nautical miles.

Distance from Christmas Island to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6996.969 miles
• 11260.529 kilometers
• 6080.199 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

• 6992.540 miles
• 11253.402 kilometers
• 6076.351 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 Christmas Island to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Christmas Island Airport to Kona International Airport is 13 hours and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christmas Island and Kona?

The time difference between Christmas Island and Kona is 17 hours. Kona is 17 hours behind Christmas Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Christmas Island to Kona generates about 854 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 854 kilograms equals 1 884 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christmas Island to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin	Christmas Island Airport
City:	Christmas Island
Country:	Christmas Island
IATA Code:	XCH
ICAO Code:	YPXM
Coordinates:	10°27′2″S, 105°41′24″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