How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Dallas, TX?
The distance between Dallas (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1271 miles / 2045 kilometers / 1104 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dallas (DFW) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1437 miles / 2312 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 22 minutes.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – 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)- 1270.921 miles
- 2045.348 kilometers
- 1104.400 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- 1268.271 miles
- 2041.084 kilometers
- 1102.097 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/Fort Worth International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 2 hours and 54 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/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Dallas to Bakersfield generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dallas, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DFW |
| ICAO Code: | KDFW |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′48″N, 97°2′16″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 |