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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Fort Wayne, IN?

The distance between Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1870 miles / 3009 kilometers / 1625 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2179 miles / 3506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 59 minutes.

Fort Wayne International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Fort Wayne to Bakersfield

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Wayne to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1869.869 miles
  • 3009.262 kilometers
  • 1624.871 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
  • 1865.715 miles
  • 3002.577 kilometers
  • 1621.262 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 Fort Wayne to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Fort Wayne International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Fort Wayne to Bakersfield generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Wayne to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″W
Destination Meadows Field Airport
City: Bakersfield, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFL
ICAO Code: KBFL
Coordinates: 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W