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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Columbus, GA?

The distance between Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1960 miles / 3154 kilometers / 1703 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CSG) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2193 miles / 3530 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 2 minutes.

Columbus Metropolitan Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1959.718 miles
  • 3153.860 kilometers
  • 1702.948 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
  • 1955.577 miles
  • 3147.197 kilometers
  • 1699.350 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 Columbus to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Columbus Metropolitan Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Columbus to Bakersfield generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Bakersfield

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

Airport information

Origin Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″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