How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1859 miles / 2992 kilometers / 1616 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2205 miles / 3549 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 59 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1859.163 miles
- 2992.032 kilometers
- 1615.568 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- 1855.185 miles
- 2985.631 kilometers
- 1612.112 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 Rapids to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 452 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 Rapids to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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 |