What are the geodetic coordinates of Honolulu International Airport (HNL)?

Honolulu International Airport (HNL / ICAO: PHNL) is located at geodetic coordinates 21.3187°N, 157.9220°W in Honolulu, US. It sits at an airfield elevation of 13 ft (4 m) MSL with 4 runways (08R/26L (3,658 m), 08L/26R (3,753 m)).

What direct Great Circle routes originate from HNL?

HNL connects to major global flight corridors including Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO). Calculate exact spherical distances, true bearings, and window seat solar recommendations on Orb Vector.

How do Great Circle routes from HNL compare to flat map lines?

Flights departing HNL follow spherical geodesics (Great Circle arcs), which represent the shortest three-dimensional atmospheric distance over Earth's curved surface rather than constant-compass Rhumb lines. At HNL's latitude, Earth's axial rotation imparts a tangential velocity of 1,560 km/h.

Honolulu International Airport (HNL) 3D Flight Route Map, Direct Destinations & Geodetic Profile

AIRPORT HUB INTELLIGENCE & GEODETIC PROFILE

Honolulu International Airport (HNL) Hub Guide & 3D Flight Map

Geodetic Coordinates: 21.319°N, 157.922°W • Country: US • Standard Timezone: UTCGMT-10 (Local: 17:44) • Solar Angle: +0.4° Elev, 250° Azim (Daylight)

Honolulu International Airport (HNL) serves as a vital junction in global commercial aviation. Situated along Keehi Lagoon on Oahu's southern coast along mid-Pacific air corridors. Hover over or select radiating Great Circle spokes on the 3D globe to examine direct geodesic flight corridors, true departure bearings, nautical mile distances, and overflight paths radiating across the world.

ICAO / IATA & ELEVATIONPHNL / HNLElevation: 13 ft (4 m) MSL

PRIMARY RUNWAY COMPLEX4 Runways08R/26L (3,658 m) · 08L/26R (3,753 m)

EARTH ROTATIONAL SPEED1,560 km/hTropical Zone (Northern Hemisphere) (1.27 Mach tangential)

HUB REACHABILITY (Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental)49 / 49 Global HubsWithin 14,815 km non-stop range

Direct Outbound Flight Corridors from HNL — Top Direct Routes

HNL → LAX61° True (ENE)

Los Angeles (US)

4,108 km (2,553 mi)•4h 28m

HNL → SFO54° True (NE)

San Francisco (US)

3,857 km (2,397 mi)•4h 16m

HNL → LHR14° True (NNE)

London (GB)

11,628 km (7,225 mi)•12h 46m

HNL → JFK53° True (NE)

New York (US)

8,007 km (4,975 mi)•8h 20m

HNL → SIN274° True (W)

Singapore (SG)

10,789 km (6,704 mi)•14h 23m

HNL → DXB324° True (NW)

Dubai (AE)

13,712 km (8,520 mi)•16h 58m

HNL → HND299° True (WNW)

Tokyo (JP)

6,192 km (3,848 mi)•8h 18m

HNL → CDG13° True (NNE)

Paris (FR)

11,958 km (7,430 mi)•13h 9m

HNL → SYD222° True (SW)

Sydney (AU)

8,171 km (5,077 mi)•10h 26m

HNL → ORD53° True (NE)

Chicago (US)

6,819 km (4,237 mi)•7h 10m

Popular Route Vectors & Geodesic Azimuth Telemetry from HNL

Route Corridor	Initial Bearing	Arrival Bearing	Great Circle Distance	Rhumb Divergence	Est. Flight Time
HNL → LAXLos Angeles (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	061° TRU (ENE)	080° TRU	4,108 km (2,218 NM)	+19 km (+0.4%)	4h 28m
HNL → SFOSan Francisco (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	054° TRU (NE)	072° TRU	3,857 km (2,083 NM)	+16 km (+0.4%)	4h 16m
HNL → LHRLondon (North / South Atlantic Track)	014° TRU (NNE)	158° TRU	11,628 km (6,279 NM)	+2,522 km (+21.7%)	12h 46m
HNL → JFKNew York (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	053° TRU (NE)	103° TRU	8,007 km (4,323 NM)	+234 km (+2.9%)	8h 20m
HNL → SINSingapore (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	274° TRU (W)	248° TRU	10,789 km (5,826 NM)	+75 km (+0.7%)	14h 23m
HNL → DXBDubai (Ultra-Long-Haul Geodesic)	324° TRU (NW)	218° TRU	13,712 km (7,404 NM)	+1,275 km (+9.3%)	16h 58m
HNL → HNDTokyo (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	299° TRU (WNW)	267° TRU	6,192 km (3,343 NM)	+78 km (+1.3%)	8h 18m
HNL → CDGParis (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	013° TRU (NNE)	161° TRU	11,958 km (6,457 NM)	+2,669 km (+22.3%)	13h 9m
HNL → SYDSydney (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	222° TRU (SW)	229° TRU	8,171 km (4,412 NM)	+8 km (+0.1%)	10h 26m
HNL → ORDChicago (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	053° TRU (NE)	094° TRU	6,819 km (3,682 NM)	+135 km (+2.0%)	7h 10m

Geography, Airfield Operations & Notable Aviation Facts: HNL

PRIMARY HUB CARRIERSHawaiian Airlines · Alaska Airlines · United Airlines

EXACT GEODETIC ANTIPODE21.319°S, 022.078°E (Remote Oceanic Geodesic Point)

FURTHEST MAJOR HUBDoha (DOH) — 13,933 km (8,658 mi)

01Features Reef Runway (08R/26L), the world's first major commercial offshore reef runway.
02Acts as the central mid-Pacific bridge connecting North America, Japan, Oceania, and Micronesia.
03Isolated over 3,800 km from the nearest continent, ranking among Earth's most remote hubs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) located and what are its coordinates?: Honolulu International Airport (HNL, ICAO: PHNL) is located in Honolulu, US at geodetic coordinates 21.319°N, 157.922°W (Latitude: 21.3187°, Longitude: -157.9220°). At this latitude (Tropical Zone (Northern Hemisphere)), Earth's rotation imparts a tangential velocity of 1,560 km/h.
What are the runway orientations and airfield elevation at HNL?: Honolulu International Airport (HNL) sits at an airfield elevation of 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level and operates 4 runways, led by 08R/26L (3,658 m), 08L/26R (3,753 m), 04R/22L (2,743 m).
What time zone and solar lighting conditions apply to HNL?: Honolulu International Airport operates on civil timezone UTCGMT-10 (approximate local clock time: 17:44). Based on real-time solar ephemeris calculations, the sun is at an altitude of +0.4°, placing the airport in daylight.
How many major outbound flight corridors radiate from HNL?: Orb Vector indexes 2 connected flight corridors and 10 popular outbound route vectors radiating from HNL. The longest featured corridor from HNL is HNL → DXB (Dubai), spanning 13,712 km (8,520 mi / 7,404 NM) along an initial bearing of 324° TRU (NW).
What is the exact antipode and furthest global hub from HNL?: The exact geodetic antipode (diametrically opposite point on Earth) to HNL lies at 21.319°S, 022.078°E (Remote Oceanic Geodesic Point). Among the world's major aviation hubs, the furthest from HNL is Hamad International Airport (DOH) at a Great Circle distance of 13,933 km (8,658 mi).
What is a Great Circle?: A Great Circle is the intersection of a sphere and a plane that passes through the sphere's center. It represents the largest possible circle that can be drawn on a sphere and defines the shortest path between two points on the surface.
Why do flight paths look curved on 2D maps?: Most 2D maps use the Mercator projection, which distorts size and shape as you move away from the equator. A straight line on a Mercator map (a rhumb line) is actually a longer path than the curved Great Circle route. Pilots fly the Great Circle route to save fuel and time.
How accurate are the distances?: Orb Vector calculates distances using the Haversine formula, which accounts for the Earth's curvature. While the Earth is not a perfect sphere (it's an oblate spheroid), the error margin is negligible for general flight planning and visualization purposes, typically within 0.5%.
Can I measure multi-stop routes?: Yes! You can chain multiple airports together to create a complex itinerary. The tool will calculate the distance for each leg of the journey as well as the total cumulative distance.
How is flight time estimated?: Our flight time estimator uses a standard cruising speed of 900 km/h (approx 485 knots) and adds a 30-minute buffer for takeoff and landing per leg. Crucially, it also accounts for the Jet Stream: eastbound flights are calculated as ~15% faster due to tailwinds, while westbound flights are slower due to headwinds.
What are the "Discover Routes"?: We've curated a selection of extreme and interesting aviation routes, such as the world's longest flight (Singapore to JFK) and the "Island Hopper" across the Pacific. Use the "Discover Routes" menu to instantly visualize these famous trajectories.