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

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2594 miles / 4175 kilometers / 2254 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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4175
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Distance from Lihue to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2594.077 miles
  • 4174.763 kilometers
  • 2254.191 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
  • 2590.886 miles
  • 4169.627 kilometers
  • 2251.418 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 Lihue to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Lihue to Bakersfield generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 631 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Bakersfield

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

Airport information

Origin Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″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