Distance from Honolulu to Washington, D.C.

7,786 km · 4,838 miles as the crow flies, about 10 h 14 min by air.

Air route

21.3069°, -157.8580° · Pacific/Honolulu

38.8995°, -77.0094° · America/New York

Flight distance (great circle)
7,786km
Est. flight time
10 h 14 min
Initial bearing
55°NE
Time difference
+6 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 7,774 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Honolulu to Washington, D.C. at a glance

Straight-line distance7,786 km / 4,838 mi / 4,204 nmi
Estimated flight time10 h 14 min
Initial bearing55° (NE)
Halfway point37.211°, -121.804°
Honolulu coordinates21.3069°, -157.858°
Washington, D.C. coordinates38.8995°, -77.0094°

Time difference: Honolulu and Washington, D.C.. Local time: Honolulu · Washington, D.C.. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Washington, D.C..

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Honolulu from Washington, D.C.?

7,786 km (4,838 miles, 4,204 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 Washington, D.C.?

About 10 h 14 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 Washington, D.C. from Honolulu?

The great-circle route leaves Honolulu on an initial bearing of 55° (NE). The halfway point is near 37.21°, -121.80°.