What can you see from Mauna Kea Hawaii?
360° terrain visibility analysis from Mauna Kea Hawaii — observation point at 4,213 m, coordinates 19.8226, -155.4694.
From Mauna Kea Hawaii, the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 335 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 335 km to the northwest (bearing 304°), at 1,229 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 2,471,858 terrain samples.
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| Direction | Visible distance |
|---|---|
| North | 248 km |
| East | 248 km |
| South | 248 km |
| West | 335 km |
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Mauna Kea Hawaii?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 335 km from Mauna Kea Hawaii. The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 226 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Mauna Kea Hawaii?
The farthest terrain visible from Mauna Kea Hawaii lies 335 km to the northwest, at an elevation of 1,229 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Mauna Kea Hawaii?
The observation point at Mauna Kea Hawaii sits at 4,213 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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