How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1739 miles / 2799 kilometers / 1512 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2034 miles / 3273 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 54 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1739.449 miles
- 2799.373 kilometers
- 1511.540 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- 1735.697 miles
- 2793.333 kilometers
- 1508.279 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 Chicago to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Chicago to Bakersfield generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |