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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2340 miles / 3766 kilometers / 2034 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2666 miles / 4290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 54 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Lancaster to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2340.298 miles
  • 3766.344 kilometers
  • 2033.663 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
  • 2334.937 miles
  • 3757.717 kilometers
  • 2029.005 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 Lancaster to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Bakersfield generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 566 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lancaster to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″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