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How far is Hilo, HI, from Bakersfield, CA?

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Hilo (Hilo International Airport) is 2440 miles / 3927 kilometers / 2121 nautical miles.

Meadows Field Airport – Hilo International Airport

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Distance from Bakersfield to Hilo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2440.379 miles
  • 3927.410 kilometers
  • 2120.632 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
  • 2438.422 miles
  • 3924.260 kilometers
  • 2118.931 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 Hilo?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Hilo International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Hilo International Airport (ITO)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Hilo generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bakersfield to Hilo

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

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 Hilo International Airport
City: Hilo, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITO
ICAO Code: PHTO
Coordinates: 19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W