Distance from Los Angeles to Honolulu

4,130 km · 2,566 miles as the crow flies, about 5 h 40 min by air.

Air route

33.9900°, -118.1800° · America/Los Angeles

21.3069°, -157.8580° · Pacific/Honolulu

Flight distance (great circle)
4,130km
Est. flight time
5 h 40 min
Initial bearing
260°W
Time difference
−3 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 4,125 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Los Angeles to Honolulu at a glance

Straight-line distance4,130 km / 2,566 mi / 2,230 nmi
Estimated flight time5 h 40 min
Initial bearing260° (W)
Halfway point29.109°, -139.222°
Los Angeles coordinates33.99°, -118.18°
Honolulu coordinates21.3069°, -157.858°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Los Angeles from Honolulu?

4,130 km (2,566 miles, 2,230 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 Los Angeles to Honolulu?

About 5 h 40 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 Honolulu from Los Angeles?

The great-circle route leaves Los Angeles on an initial bearing of 260° (W). The halfway point is near 29.11°, -139.22°.