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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1415 miles / 2278 kilometers / 1230 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1920 miles / 3090 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 2 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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1415
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Distance from Grand Forks to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1415.278 miles
  • 2277.669 kilometers
  • 1229.843 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
  • 1413.586 miles
  • 2274.946 kilometers
  • 1228.373 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 Grand Forks to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Bakersfield generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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