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How far is Nelson from Honolulu, HI?

The distance between Honolulu (Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 4689 miles / 7546 kilometers / 4074 nautical miles.

Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport – Nelson Airport

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Distance from Honolulu to Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4688.660 miles
  • 7545.668 kilometers
  • 4074.335 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
  • 4705.079 miles
  • 7572.091 kilometers
  • 4088.602 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 Honolulu to Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Nelson Airport is 9 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Honolulu to Nelson generates about 544 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 544 kilograms equals 1 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Honolulu to Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Nelson Airport (NSN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Nelson Airport
City: Nelson
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: NSN
ICAO Code: NZNS
Coordinates: 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E