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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Williston, ND?

The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1182 miles / 1902 kilometers / 1027 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1584 miles / 2549 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 48 minutes.

Williston Basin International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Williston to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1181.918 miles
  • 1902.113 kilometers
  • 1027.059 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
  • 1181.314 miles
  • 1901.141 kilometers
  • 1026.534 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 Williston to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Williston to Bakersfield generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″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