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How far is Kona, HI, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 2367 miles / 3810 kilometers / 2057 nautical miles.

San Francisco International Airport – Kona International Airport

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3810
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2057
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Distance from San Francisco to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2367.387 miles
  • 3809.939 kilometers
  • 2057.203 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
  • 2366.209 miles
  • 3808.045 kilometers
  • 2056.180 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 Francisco to Kona?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Kona International Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Kona generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 573 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Francisco to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W
Destination Kona International Airport
City: Kona, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KOA
ICAO Code: PHKO
Coordinates: 19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W

Airlines flying from San Francisco (SFO) to Kona (KOA)

United Airlines