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

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Molokai (Molokai Airport) is 2499 miles / 4022 kilometers / 2172 nautical miles.

Meadows Field Airport – Molokai Airport

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Distance from Bakersfield to Molokai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2498.932 miles
  • 4021.641 kilometers
  • 2171.512 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
  • 2496.272 miles
  • 4017.360 kilometers
  • 2169.201 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 Molokai?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Molokai Airport (MKK)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Molokai generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bakersfield to Molokai

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

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 Molokai Airport
City: Molokai, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKK
ICAO Code: PHMK
Coordinates: 21°9′10″N, 157°5′45″W