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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2204 miles / 3546 kilometers / 1915 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2561 miles / 4121 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 44 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2203.525 miles
  • 3546.230 kilometers
  • 1914.811 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
  • 2198.620 miles
  • 3538.336 kilometers
  • 1910.548 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 Buffalo to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Bakersfield generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 531 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′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