Distance from Compton to Kern

🇺🇸 Compton, United States🇺🇸 Kern, United States

Compton → Kern
168 km
104 miles · 90 nautical miles
ComptonKern
42 min
Flight (if direct)
2 h 25 min
Driving time (est.)
north-northwest
Direction (344°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Compton and Kern sit 168 km apart, a classic regional journey. That is roughly 104 miles measured in a straight line between the two city centres.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Port McNeill, Canada.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance168 km / 104 mi / 90 nmi
Estimated road distance218 km / 135 mi
Estimated flight time42 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time2 h 25 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing344° — north-northwest
Geographic midpointNear Port McNeill, Canada
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC-08:00 → UTC-08:00)
Compton coordinates33.8959, -118.2201
Kern coordinates35.3429, -118.7299

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Compton and Kern — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

Reverse: Kern to Compton All distances from Compton All distances from Kern

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kern from Compton?
Kern is 168 km (104 miles) from Compton measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 218 km (135 mi).
How long is the flight from Compton to Kern?
If a direct flight operates between Compton and Kern, it would take approximately 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Compton and Kern?
Kern has the same time zone offset. Compton uses UTC-08:00 and Kern uses UTC-08:00.
What is the halfway point between Compton and Kern?
The geographic midpoint between Compton and Kern is near Port McNeill, Canada, roughly 84 km from each city.
In which direction is Kern from Compton?
Kern lies to the north-northwest of Compton, at an initial bearing of 344°.