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How far is Kona, HI, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 4446 miles / 7155 kilometers / 3863 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4446.025 miles
  • 7155.183 kilometers
  • 3863.490 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
  • 4439.830 miles
  • 7145.213 kilometers
  • 3858.106 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 Detroit to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Kona International Airport is 8 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Detroit to Kona generates about 513 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 513 kilograms equals 1 130 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′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