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How far is Bethel, AK, from Bakersfield, CA?

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 2565 miles / 4128 kilometers / 2229 nautical miles.

Meadows Field Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Bakersfield to Bethel

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bakersfield to Bethel. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2565.099 miles
  • 4128.127 kilometers
  • 2229.010 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2561.176 miles
  • 4121.812 kilometers
  • 2225.601 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Bakersfield to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Bethel Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Bethel generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 623 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bakersfield to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin Meadows Field Airport
City: Bakersfield, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFL
ICAO Code: KBFL
Coordinates: 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W