Which island is closest?

The Big Island is usually the closest Hawaii island to Las Vegas, especially Kona. It’s a little closer than Oahu, Maui, or Kauai.

Key takeaways

• Kona on the Big Island is typically the shortest flight distance from Las Vegas.
• Honolulu on Oahu is a bit farther.
• Exact mileage changes by which airport you compare.
• The difference is not huge, but the Big Island is generally closest.

Deeper dive

Assuming you mean closest to Las Vegas by straight-line air distance, the west side of the Big Island comes out closest among the main Hawaiian islands. Kona is usually a little nearer than Honolulu, Kahului, or Lihue. In real travel, your total trip can still be longer depending on flight routes, layovers, and which airport you leave from in Las Vegas.