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How far is Honolulu, HI, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Honolulu (Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) is 4817 miles / 7752 kilometers / 4186 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Honolulu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Honolulu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4816.920 miles
  • 7752.081 kilometers
  • 4185.789 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
  • 4809.107 miles
  • 7739.508 kilometers
  • 4179.000 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 Washington D.C. to Honolulu?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is 9 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Honolulu generates about 560 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 560 kilograms equals 1 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Honolulu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
City: Honolulu, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNL
ICAO Code: PHNL
Coordinates: 21°19′7″N, 157°55′19″W

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Honolulu (HNL)

United Airlines