How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2355 miles / 3791 kilometers / 2047 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 3272 miles / 5265 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 32 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2355.380 miles
- 3790.616 kilometers
- 2046.769 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- 2353.067 miles
- 3786.895 kilometers
- 2044.760 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 Fairbanks to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Bakersfield generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Meadows Field Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bakersfield, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFL |
| ICAO Code: | KBFL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W |