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

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2457 miles / 3954 kilometers / 2135 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to McGrath (MCG) is 3460 miles / 5568 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 49 minutes.

Meadows Field Airport – McGrath Airport

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2135
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Distance from Bakersfield to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2456.744 miles
  • 3953.746 kilometers
  • 2134.852 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
  • 2453.637 miles
  • 3948.746 kilometers
  • 2132.152 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 McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to McGrath generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 596 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 McGrath

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

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 McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W