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

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2773 miles / 4463 kilometers / 2410 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Nome (OME) is 4055 miles / 6526 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 156 hours 23 minutes.

Meadows Field Airport – Nome Airport

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2773
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2410
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Distance from Bakersfield to Nome

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2773.353 miles
  • 4463.279 kilometers
  • 2409.978 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
  • 2769.045 miles
  • 4456.347 kilometers
  • 2406.235 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 Nome?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Nome Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Nome Airport (OME)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Nome generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 677 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 Nome

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

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 Nome Airport
City: Nome, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OME
ICAO Code: PAOM
Coordinates: 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W