How far is Kona, HI, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 2691 miles / 4331 kilometers / 2339 nautical miles.

Distance from Seattle to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2691.380 miles
• 4331.356 kilometers
• 2338.745 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

• 2691.891 miles
• 4332.178 kilometers
• 2339.189 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 Seattle to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Kona International Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Kona?

The time difference between Seattle and Kona is 3 hours. Kona is 3 hours behind Seattle.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Seattle to Kona generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 656 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin	Seattle Boeing Field
City:	Seattle, WA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BFI
ICAO Code:	KBFI
Coordinates:	47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W

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