How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Newark, NJ?
The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2448 miles / 3939 kilometers / 2127 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2806 miles / 4516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 4 minutes.
New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Newark to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Newark to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2447.641 miles
- 3939.097 kilometers
- 2126.942 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- 2442.024 miles
- 3930.057 kilometers
- 2122.061 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 Newark to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Newark and Bakersfield?
The time difference between Newark and Bakersfield is 3 hours. Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Newark.
Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Newark to Bakersfield generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Newark to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | New York Newark Liberty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Newark, NJ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EWR |
| ICAO Code: | KEWR |
| Coordinates: | 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″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 |