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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 7505 miles / 12078 kilometers / 6522 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7505.019 miles
  • 12078.157 kilometers
  • 6521.683 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
  • 7512.007 miles
  • 12089.403 kilometers
  • 6527.756 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 Sydney to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 14 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Sydney to Bakersfield generates about 927 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 927 kilograms equals 2 043 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Bakersfield

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

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E
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