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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Athens, GA?

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2026 miles / 3260 kilometers / 1760 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2269 miles / 3651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 6 minutes.

Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Athens to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2025.868 miles
  • 3260.319 kilometers
  • 1760.431 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
  • 2021.434 miles
  • 3253.182 kilometers
  • 1756.578 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 Athens to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Athens to Bakersfield generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″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