What part of the Big Island is Mauna Loa on?
What part of the Big Island is Mauna Loa on? The Hawaiian name Mauna Loa means Long Mountain. This name is fitting, because the subaerial (above sea level) part of the volcano extends about 120 km (75 mi) from the southern tip of the Island of Hawai'i across the volcano's summit to the eastern coastline near Hilo.
Is the volcano on Hilo or Kona?
HVNP is located 30 miles southwest of Hilo and 96 miles southeast of Kona. It's open year-round, 24 hours a day. HVNP is home to Kilauea Volcano, the most continuously active volcano in the world, and the park offers the unique experience of walking on land that is younger than you are.
How far apart are Kona and Hilo?
Driving along Hawaii Belt Road and Mamalahoa Highway would be considered the scenic route—the 125-mile trip takes about three hours. Fortunately, there's a lot to see on the way from Kailua-Kona to Hilo, so if you've got the time—and gas—to spare, here's a guide on what to look out for on your journey.
Are Mauna Loa and Kilauea both on the Big Island?
Situated on the Big Island, Mauna Loa stopped erupting on Saturday, the day after Kilauea, another volcano on the Big Island, stopped erupting, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.