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How far is Kona, HI, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 4315 miles / 6944 kilometers / 3749 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4314.636 miles
  • 6943.734 kilometers
  • 3749.317 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
  • 4308.066 miles
  • 6933.160 kilometers
  • 3743.607 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 Birmingham to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Kona International Airport is 8 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Kona generates about 496 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 496 kilograms equals 1 093 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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