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

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Lahaina (Kapalua Airport) is 2483 miles / 3995 kilometers / 2157 nautical miles.

Meadows Field Airport – Kapalua Airport

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Distance from Bakersfield to Lahaina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2482.556 miles
  • 3995.287 kilometers
  • 2157.282 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
  • 2480.009 miles
  • 3991.187 kilometers
  • 2155.069 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 Lahaina?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Kapalua Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Kapalua Airport (JHM)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Lahaina generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bakersfield to Lahaina

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

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 Kapalua Airport
City: Lahaina, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JHM
ICAO Code: PHJH
Coordinates: 20°57′46″N, 156°40′22″W