Distance from Philadelphia to Honolulu

7,916 km · 4,919 miles as the crow flies, about 10 h 24 min by air.

Air route

40.0000°, -75.1700° · America/New York

21.3069°, -157.8580° · Pacific/Honolulu

Flight distance (great circle)
7,916km
Est. flight time
10 h 24 min
Initial bearing
282°WNW
Time difference
−6 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 7,903 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Philadelphia to Honolulu at a glance

Straight-line distance7,916 km / 4,919 mi / 4,274 nmi
Estimated flight time10 h 24 min
Initial bearing282° (WNW)
Halfway point38.186°, -121.420°
Philadelphia coordinates40°, -75.17°
Honolulu coordinates21.3069°, -157.858°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Philadelphia from Honolulu?

7,916 km (4,919 miles, 4,274 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 Philadelphia to Honolulu?

About 10 h 24 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 Philadelphia?

The great-circle route leaves Philadelphia on an initial bearing of 282° (WNW). The halfway point is near 38.19°, -121.42°.