Unlocking The Distance: How Close Is Hawaii To The Equator?
Hawaii’s latitude (19.5°N) places it just 2,352 miles from the equator, making it the closest U.S. state to the equator. The Earth’s circumference at the equator is 24,901 miles, so Hawaii is almost at the midpoint of the northern hemisphere. Its proximity to the equator results in a tropical climate, lush vegetation, and year-round warm…