How far is Kona, HI, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 4221 miles / 6793 kilometers / 3668 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4221.230 miles
• 6793.411 kilometers
• 3668.148 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

• 4215.560 miles
• 6784.287 kilometers
• 3663.222 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 Chicago to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kona International Airport is 8 hours and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Kona?

The time difference between Chicago and Kona is 5 hours. Kona is 5 hours behind Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Chicago to Kona generates about 484 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 484 kilograms equals 1 067 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W

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