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

The distance between Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2463 miles / 3964 kilometers / 2141 nautical miles.

Waimea-Kohala Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Kamuela to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2463.317 miles
  • 3964.324 kilometers
  • 2140.564 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
  • 2461.184 miles
  • 3960.891 kilometers
  • 2138.710 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 Kamuela to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Waimea-Kohala Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Kamuela to Bakersfield generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kamuela to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Waimea-Kohala Airport
City: Kamuela, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MUE
ICAO Code: PHMU
Coordinates: 20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″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