Distance from New York to Honolulu

7,996 km · 4,968 miles as the crow flies, about 10 h 30 min by air.

Air route

40.7500°, -73.9800° · America/New York

21.3069°, -157.8580° · Pacific/Honolulu

Flight distance (great circle)
7,996km
Est. flight time
10 h 30 min
Initial bearing
283°WNW
Time difference
−6 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 7,983 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

New York to Honolulu at a glance

Straight-line distance7,996 km / 4,968 mi / 4,317 nmi
Estimated flight time10 h 30 min
Initial bearing283° (WNW)
Halfway point38.842°, -121.209°
New York coordinates40.75°, -73.98°
Honolulu coordinates21.3069°, -157.858°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is New York from Honolulu?

7,996 km (4,968 miles, 4,317 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 New York to Honolulu?

About 10 h 30 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 New York?

The great-circle route leaves New York on an initial bearing of 283° (WNW). The halfway point is near 38.84°, -121.21°.