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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Chattanooga, TN?

The distance between Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1906 miles / 3067 kilometers / 1656 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chattanooga (CHA) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2162 miles / 3480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 4 minutes.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Chattanooga to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1905.501 miles
  • 3066.607 kilometers
  • 1655.835 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
  • 1901.253 miles
  • 3059.769 kilometers
  • 1652.143 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 Chattanooga to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Chattanooga to Bakersfield generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chattanooga to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″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