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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Wilmington, DE?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2380 miles / 3831 kilometers / 2068 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILG) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2725 miles / 4386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 59 minutes.

Wilmington Airport (Delaware) – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2380.168 miles
  • 3830.509 kilometers
  • 2068.309 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
  • 2374.707 miles
  • 3821.720 kilometers
  • 2063.564 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 Wilmington to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington Airport (Delaware) to Meadows Field Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Bakersfield generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
City: Wilmington, DE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILG
ICAO Code: KILG
Coordinates: 39°40′43″N, 75°36′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