How far is Rochester, MN, from Kona, HI?

The distance between Kona (Kona International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 3982 miles / 6409 kilometers / 3461 nautical miles.

Distance from Kona to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3982.286 miles
• 6408.868 kilometers
• 3460.512 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

• 3977.527 miles
• 6401.210 kilometers
• 3456.377 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Kona International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 8 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kona and Rochester?

The time difference between Kona and Rochester is 5 hours. Rochester is 5 hours ahead of Kona.

Flight carbon footprint between Kona International Airport (KOA) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Kona to Rochester generates about 454 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 454 kilograms equals 1 001 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kona to Rochester

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

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	Rochester International Airport
City:	Rochester, MN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RST
ICAO Code:	KRST
Coordinates:	43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W