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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 6238 miles / 10039 kilometers / 5421 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6238.182 miles
  • 10039.381 kilometers
  • 5420.832 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
  • 6245.427 miles
  • 10051.040 kilometers
  • 5427.128 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 São Paulo to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 12 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Bakersfield generates about 749 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 749 kilograms equals 1 651 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″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