Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Honolulu, HI (HNL)
Distance from Los Angeles to Honolulu (Los Angeles International Airport – Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) is 2556 miles / 4113 kilometers / 2221 nautical miles.
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How far is Honolulu from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Honolulu. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2555.812 miles
- 4113.181 kilometers
- 2220.940 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2552.673 miles
- 4108.129 kilometers
- 2218.212 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is 5 hours 20 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Los Angeles and Honolulu is 3 hours. Honolulu is 3 hours behind Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles, CA
Honolulu, HI
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 286 kg (631 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| B | Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Honolulu, HI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HNL |
| ICAO Code: | PHNL |
| Coordinates: | 21°19′7″N, 157°55′19″W |
Los Angeles to Honolulu flight path
Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
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