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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Cleveland, OH?

The distance between Cleveland (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2044 miles / 3290 kilometers / 1776 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cleveland (CLE) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2357 miles / 3793 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 45 minutes.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Cleveland to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2044.241 miles
  • 3289.886 kilometers
  • 1776.396 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
  • 2039.663 miles
  • 3282.519 kilometers
  • 1772.419 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 Cleveland to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Cleveland to Bakersfield generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cleveland to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
City: Cleveland, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLE
ICAO Code: KCLE
Coordinates: 41°24′42″N, 81°50′59″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