How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1434 miles / 2307 kilometers / 1246 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1709 miles / 2751 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 53 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1433.592 miles
- 2307.143 kilometers
- 1245.757 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- 1430.644 miles
- 2302.399 kilometers
- 1243.196 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 Des Moines to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Bakersfield generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |