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How far is Kalaupapa, HI, from Molokai, HI?

The distance between Molokai (Molokai Airport) and Kalaupapa (Kalaupapa Airport) is 9 miles / 14 kilometers / 8 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Molokai (MKK) to Kalaupapa (LUP) is 9 miles / 15 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 minutes.

Molokai Airport – Kalaupapa Airport

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Distance from Molokai to Kalaupapa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Molokai to Kalaupapa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8.828 miles
  • 14.208 kilometers
  • 7.672 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
  • 8.825 miles
  • 14.203 kilometers
  • 7.669 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 Molokai to Kalaupapa?

The estimated flight time from Molokai Airport to Kalaupapa Airport is 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Molokai and Kalaupapa?

There is no time difference between Molokai and Kalaupapa.

Flight carbon footprint between Molokai Airport (MKK) and Kalaupapa Airport (LUP)

On average, flying from Molokai to Kalaupapa generates about 26 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 26 kilograms equals 58 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Molokai to Kalaupapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Molokai Airport (MKK) and Kalaupapa Airport (LUP).

Airport information

Origin Molokai Airport
City: Molokai, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKK
ICAO Code: PHMK
Coordinates: 21°9′10″N, 157°5′45″W
Destination Kalaupapa Airport
City: Kalaupapa, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LUP
ICAO Code: PHLU
Coordinates: 21°12′39″N, 156°58′26″W