Distance from Honolulu to Boston

8,191 km · 5,090 miles as the crow flies, about 10 h 44 min by air.

Air route

21.3069°, -157.8580° · Pacific/Honolulu

42.3300°, -71.0700° · America/New York

Flight distance (great circle)
8,191km
Est. flight time
10 h 44 min
Initial bearing
50°NE
Time difference
+6 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 8,178 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Honolulu to Boston at a glance

Straight-line distance8,191 km / 5,090 mi / 4,423 nmi
Estimated flight time10 h 44 min
Initial bearing50° (NE)
Halfway point40.327°, -120.676°
Honolulu coordinates21.3069°, -157.858°
Boston coordinates42.33°, -71.07°

Time difference: Honolulu and Boston. Local time: Honolulu · Boston. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Boston.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Honolulu from Boston?

8,191 km (5,090 miles, 4,423 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Honolulu to Boston?

About 10 h 44 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Boston from Honolulu?

The great-circle route leaves Honolulu on an initial bearing of 50° (NE). The halfway point is near 40.33°, -120.68°.