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How far is Kona, HI, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 5070 miles / 8159 kilometers / 4406 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5069.938 miles
  • 8159.275 kilometers
  • 4405.656 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
  • 5079.510 miles
  • 8174.678 kilometers
  • 4413.973 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 Sydney to Kona?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Kona International Airport is 10 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Sydney to Kona generates about 593 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 593 kilograms equals 1 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Kona

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

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E
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