Hawaii is located in the North Pacific Ocean just a few degrees south of the Tropic of Cancer, approximately 2,550 miles southwest of Los Angeles and about 3,900 miles southeast of Tokyo.
Hawaiian Volcanoes National Parks
The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park highlights two of the world’s most active volcanoes and offers unparalleled views of how the Hawaiian Islands were born.
The park is home to amazing volcanic landscapes, lava flows, excellent hiking opportunities and the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory a world’s class leader in the study of volcanism.
Capital City: Honolulu
Location: 21º 18′ N, 157º 51′ W
Popular City: Hilo
Location: 19º 43′ N, 155º 05′ W