Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Kona, HI (KOA)
Distance from Los Angeles to Kona (Los Angeles International Airport – Kona International Airport) is 2504 miles / 4030 kilometers / 2176 nautical miles.
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How far is Kona from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Kona. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2503.910 miles
- 4029.652 kilometers
- 2175.838 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- 2501.438 miles
- 4025.674 kilometers
- 2173.690 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 Kona International Airport (KOA) is 5 hours 14 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Los Angeles and Kona is 3 hours. Kona is 3 hours behind Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles, CA
Kona, HI
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 280 kg (617 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 | Kona International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kona, HI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | KOA |
| ICAO Code: | PHKO |
| Coordinates: | 19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W |
Los Angeles to Kona flight path
Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Kona International Airport (KOA).
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