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How far is Tarawa from Honolulu, HI?

The distance between Honolulu (Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) and Tarawa (Bonriki International Airport) is 2384 miles / 3836 kilometers / 2071 nautical miles.

Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport – Bonriki International Airport

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Distance from Honolulu to Tarawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2383.676 miles
  • 3836.155 kilometers
  • 2071.358 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
  • 2385.694 miles
  • 3839.403 kilometers
  • 2073.112 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 Tarawa?

The estimated flight time from Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Bonriki International Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Bonriki International Airport (TRW)

On average, flying from Honolulu to Tarawa generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 577 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Honolulu to Tarawa

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

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 Bonriki International Airport
City: Tarawa
Country: Kiribati Flag of Kiribati
IATA Code: TRW
ICAO Code: NGTA
Coordinates: 1°22′53″N, 173°8′49″E