How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Denver, CO?
The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 845 miles / 1359 kilometers / 734 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1062 miles / 1709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 50 minutes.
Denver International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Denver to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 844.591 miles
- 1359.237 kilometers
- 733.929 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- 843.059 miles
- 1356.773 kilometers
- 732.599 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 Denver to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Denver and Bakersfield?
The time difference between Denver and Bakersfield is 1 hour. Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Denver.
Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Denver to Bakersfield generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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 |