How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Alamosa, CO?
The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 747 miles / 1202 kilometers / 649 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1006 miles / 1619 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 20 minutes.
San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Alamosa to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alamosa to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 747.081 miles
- 1202.310 kilometers
- 649.196 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- 745.476 miles
- 1199.727 kilometers
- 647.801 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 Alamosa to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alamosa and Bakersfield?
The time difference between Alamosa and Bakersfield is 1 hour. Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Alamosa.
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Alamosa to Bakersfield generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | San Luis Valley Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alamosa, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALS |
| ICAO Code: | KALS |
| Coordinates: | 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″W |
| Destination | Meadows Field Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bakersfield, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFL |
| ICAO Code: | KBFL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W |