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

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 2572 miles / 4139 kilometers / 2235 nautical miles.

Meadows Field Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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2572
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4139
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2235
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Distance from Bakersfield to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2571.702 miles
  • 4138.752 kilometers
  • 2234.748 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
  • 2566.816 miles
  • 4130.890 kilometers
  • 2230.502 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 Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Akutan generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 625 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bakersfield to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

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 Akutan Seaplane Base
City: Akutan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KQA
ICAO Code: KQA
Coordinates: 54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″W