How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Papeete?
The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 4159 miles / 6693 kilometers / 3614 nautical miles.
Faa'a International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Papeete to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Papeete to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4158.558 miles
- 6692.550 kilometers
- 3613.688 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- 4172.273 miles
- 6714.623 kilometers
- 3625.606 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 Papeete to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 8 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Papeete and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Papeete to Bakersfield generates about 476 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 476 kilograms equals 1 050 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Papeete to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Faa'a International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Papeete |
| Country: | French Polynesia  |
| IATA Code: | PPT |
| ICAO Code: | NTAA |
| Coordinates: | 17°33′13″S, 149°36′25″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 |