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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Abilene, TX?

The distance between Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1131 miles / 1820 kilometers / 982 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abilene (ABI) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1300 miles / 2092 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 3 minutes.

Abilene Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Abilene to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1130.627 miles
  • 1819.568 kilometers
  • 982.488 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
  • 1128.364 miles
  • 1815.926 kilometers
  • 980.521 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 Abilene to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Abilene Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Abilene to Bakersfield generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abilene to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Abilene Regional Airport
City: Abilene, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABI
ICAO Code: KABI
Coordinates: 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″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