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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Midland, TX?

The distance between Midland (Midland International Air and Space Port) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 999 miles / 1608 kilometers / 868 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Midland (MAF) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1212 miles / 1950 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 14 minutes.

Midland International Air and Space Port – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Midland to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 999.059 miles
  • 1607.829 kilometers
  • 868.158 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
  • 997.185 miles
  • 1604.813 kilometers
  • 866.530 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 Midland to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Midland International Air and Space Port to Meadows Field Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Midland to Bakersfield generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Midland to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Midland International Air and Space Port
City: Midland, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MAF
ICAO Code: KMAF
Coordinates: 31°56′32″N, 102°12′7″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