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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 5392 miles / 8677 kilometers / 4685 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from London to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5391.616 miles
  • 8676.966 kilometers
  • 4685.187 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
  • 5378.323 miles
  • 8655.571 kilometers
  • 4673.635 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 London to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 10 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from London to Bakersfield generates about 635 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 635 kilograms equals 1 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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