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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Guadalajara?

The distance between Guadalajara (Guadalajara International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1404 miles / 2259 kilometers / 1220 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guadalajara (GDL) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1693 miles / 2724 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 52 minutes.

Guadalajara International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Guadalajara to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1403.570 miles
  • 2258.827 kilometers
  • 1219.669 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
  • 1404.889 miles
  • 2260.950 kilometers
  • 1220.815 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 Guadalajara to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Guadalajara International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Guadalajara to Bakersfield generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guadalajara to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Guadalajara International Airport
City: Guadalajara
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: GDL
ICAO Code: MMGL
Coordinates: 20°31′18″N, 103°18′39″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