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

The distance between Honolulu (Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2539 miles / 4085 kilometers / 2206 nautical miles.

Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Honolulu to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2538.532 miles
  • 4085.371 kilometers
  • 2205.924 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
  • 2535.708 miles
  • 4080.827 kilometers
  • 2203.470 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 Honolulu to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Honolulu to Bakersfield generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Honolulu to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
City: Honolulu, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNL
ICAO Code: PHNL
Coordinates: 21°19′7″N, 157°55′19″W
Destination 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