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

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 2494 miles / 4013 kilometers / 2167 nautical miles.

Distance from Bakersfield to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2493.794 miles
• 4013.373 kilometers
• 2167.048 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

• 2491.678 miles
• 4009.967 kilometers
• 2165.209 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 Kona?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Kona International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Kona?

The time difference between Bakersfield and Kona is 3 hours. Kona is 3 hours behind Bakersfield.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Kona generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 605 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bakersfield to Kona

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

Airport information

Origin	Meadows Field Airport
City:	Bakersfield, CA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BFL
ICAO Code:	KBFL
Coordinates:	35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W

Destination	Kona International Airport
City:	Kona, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KOA
ICAO Code:	PHKO
Coordinates:	19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W