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

The distance between Bethel (Bethel Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2565 miles / 4128 kilometers / 2229 nautical miles.

Bethel Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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2229
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Distance from Bethel to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2565.099 miles
  • 4128.127 kilometers
  • 2229.010 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
  • 2561.176 miles
  • 4121.812 kilometers
  • 2225.601 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 Bethel to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Bethel Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bethel Airport (BET) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Bethel to Bakersfield generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 623 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bethel to Bakersfield

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

Airport information

Origin Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″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