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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Baltimore, MD?

The distance between Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2328 miles / 3747 kilometers / 2023 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2659 miles / 4280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 39 minutes.

Baltimore–Washington International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Baltimore to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2328.092 miles
  • 3746.701 kilometers
  • 2023.057 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
  • 2322.756 miles
  • 3738.113 kilometers
  • 2018.420 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 Baltimore to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Baltimore–Washington International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Baltimore to Bakersfield generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 563 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baltimore to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Baltimore–Washington International Airport
City: Baltimore, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BWI
ICAO Code: KBWI
Coordinates: 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″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