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How far is Kona, HI, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 2435 miles / 3919 kilometers / 2116 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Kona International Airport

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3919
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2116
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Distance from Sacramento to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2434.935 miles
  • 3918.648 kilometers
  • 2115.900 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
  • 2433.832 miles
  • 3916.873 kilometers
  • 2114.942 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 Sacramento to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Kona International Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Kona generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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