How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1362 miles / 2192 kilometers / 1183 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1649 miles / 2654 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 44 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1361.798 miles
- 2191.601 kilometers
- 1183.370 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- 1358.820 miles
- 2186.810 kilometers
- 1180.783 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 Kansas City to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Bakersfield generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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 |