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How far is Lahaina, HI, from Kwajalein?

The distance between Kwajalein (Bucholz Army Airfield) and Lahaina (Kapalua Airport) is 2517 miles / 4051 kilometers / 2187 nautical miles.

Bucholz Army Airfield – Kapalua Airport

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Distance from Kwajalein to Lahaina

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kwajalein to Lahaina. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2517.291 miles
  • 4051.187 kilometers
  • 2187.466 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
  • 2515.671 miles
  • 4048.579 kilometers
  • 2186.058 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 Kwajalein to Lahaina?

The estimated flight time from Bucholz Army Airfield to Kapalua Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA) and Kapalua Airport (JHM)

On average, flying from Kwajalein to Lahaina generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 611 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kwajalein to Lahaina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA) and Kapalua Airport (JHM).

Airport information

Origin Bucholz Army Airfield
City: Kwajalein
Country: Marshall Islands Flag of Marshall Islands
IATA Code: KWA
ICAO Code: PKWA
Coordinates: 8°43′12″N, 167°43′55″E
Destination Kapalua Airport
City: Lahaina, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JHM
ICAO Code: PHJH
Coordinates: 20°57′46″N, 156°40′22″W