How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Dallas, TX?
The distance between Dallas (Dallas Love Field) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1282 miles / 2064 kilometers / 1114 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dallas (DAL) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1450 miles / 2333 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 39 minutes.
Dallas Love Field – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Dallas to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dallas to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1282.257 miles
- 2063.592 kilometers
- 1114.251 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- 1279.588 miles
- 2059.296 kilometers
- 1111.931 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 Dallas to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Dallas Love Field to Meadows Field Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dallas and Bakersfield?
The time difference between Dallas and Bakersfield is 2 hours. Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Dallas.
Flight carbon footprint between Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Dallas to Bakersfield generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dallas to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Dallas Love Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Dallas, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DAL |
| ICAO Code: | KDAL |
| Coordinates: | 32°50′49″N, 96°51′6″W |
| Destination | Meadows Field Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bakersfield, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFL |
| ICAO Code: | KBFL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W |