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How far is Molokai, HI, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Molokai (Molokai Airport) is 2571 miles / 4138 kilometers / 2234 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Molokai Airport

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4138
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2234
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Distance from San Diego to Molokai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2570.989 miles
  • 4137.605 kilometers
  • 2234.128 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
  • 2567.668 miles
  • 4132.261 kilometers
  • 2231.243 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 San Diego to Molokai?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Molokai Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Molokai Airport (MKK)

On average, flying from San Diego to Molokai generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 625 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Molokai

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Molokai Airport (MKK).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
Destination 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