Honolulu: Capital of the Westernmost U.S. State (Hawaii)

The most western U.S. state is Hawaii, and its capital is Honolulu, located on the island of Oahu. Honolulu is the only U.S. state capital in the tropics and the most remote major city of its size in the world (2,390 mi / 3,850 km from California). It serves as Hawaii's political, economic, and cultural center.