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How far is Kamuela, HI, from Hilo, HI?

The distance between Hilo (Hilo International Airport) and Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) is 45 miles / 72 kilometers / 39 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hilo (ITO) to Kamuela (MUE) is 62 miles / 99 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 42 minutes.

Hilo International Airport – Waimea-Kohala Airport

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Distance from Hilo to Kamuela

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hilo to Kamuela. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 44.708 miles
  • 71.951 kilometers
  • 38.850 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
  • 44.691 miles
  • 71.923 kilometers
  • 38.835 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 Hilo to Kamuela?

The estimated flight time from Hilo International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport is 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Hilo and Kamuela?

There is no time difference between Hilo and Kamuela.

Flight carbon footprint between Hilo International Airport (ITO) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)

On average, flying from Hilo to Kamuela generates about 32 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 32 kilograms equals 70 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hilo to Kamuela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hilo International Airport (ITO) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE).

Airport information

Origin Hilo International Airport
City: Hilo, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITO
ICAO Code: PHTO
Coordinates: 19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W
Destination Waimea-Kohala Airport
City: Kamuela, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MUE
ICAO Code: PHMU
Coordinates: 20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″W