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

The distance between Kona (Kona International Airport) and Hilo (Hilo International Airport) is 65 miles / 105 kilometers / 56 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kona (KOA) to Hilo (ITO) is 81 miles / 131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 9 minutes.

Distance from Kona to Hilo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 65.016 miles
• 104.632 kilometers
• 56.497 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

• 64.918 miles
• 104.476 kilometers
• 56.412 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 Kona to Hilo?

The estimated flight time from Kona International Airport to Hilo International Airport is 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kona and Hilo?

There is no time difference between Kona and Hilo.

Flight carbon footprint between Kona International Airport (KOA) and Hilo International Airport (ITO)

On average, flying from Kona to Hilo generates about 35 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 35 kilograms equals 76 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kona to Hilo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kona International Airport (KOA) and Hilo International Airport (ITO).

Airport information

Origin	Kona International Airport
City:	Kona, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KOA
ICAO Code:	PHKO
Coordinates:	19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W

Destination	Hilo International Airport
City:	Hilo, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ITO
ICAO Code:	PHTO
Coordinates:	19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W