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How far is Wilmington, NC, from Bakersfield, CA?

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 2323 miles / 3738 kilometers / 2019 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Wilmington (ILM) is 2617 miles / 4211 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 31 minutes.

Meadows Field Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from Bakersfield to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2322.942 miles
  • 3738.412 kilometers
  • 2018.581 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
  • 2317.823 miles
  • 3730.175 kilometers
  • 2014.133 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 Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Wilmington generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bakersfield to Wilmington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).

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 Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W