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

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2859 miles / 4601 kilometers / 2484 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 3828 miles / 6160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 29 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2858.914 miles
  • 4600.975 kilometers
  • 2484.328 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
  • 2854.952 miles
  • 4594.600 kilometers
  • 2480.885 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 Wainwright to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Bakersfield generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 700 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wainwright to Bakersfield

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

Airport information

Origin Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″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