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

The distance between Lahaina (Kapalua Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2483 miles / 3995 kilometers / 2157 nautical miles.

Kapalua Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Lahaina to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2482.556 miles
  • 3995.287 kilometers
  • 2157.282 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
  • 2480.009 miles
  • 3991.187 kilometers
  • 2155.069 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 Lahaina to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Kapalua Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kapalua Airport (JHM) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Lahaina to Bakersfield generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lahaina to Bakersfield

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

Airport information

Origin Kapalua Airport
City: Lahaina, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JHM
ICAO Code: PHJH
Coordinates: 20°57′46″N, 156°40′22″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