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

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) is 2463 miles / 3964 kilometers / 2141 nautical miles.

Meadows Field Airport – Waimea-Kohala Airport

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Distance from Bakersfield to Kamuela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2463.317 miles
  • 3964.324 kilometers
  • 2140.564 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
  • 2461.184 miles
  • 3960.891 kilometers
  • 2138.710 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 Kamuela?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Kamuela generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bakersfield to Kamuela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE).

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 Waimea-Kohala Airport
City: Kamuela, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MUE
ICAO Code: PHMU
Coordinates: 20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″W