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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Monroe, LA?

The distance between Monroe (Monroe Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1560 miles / 2510 kilometers / 1355 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Monroe (MLU) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1742 miles / 2804 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 47 minutes.

Monroe Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Monroe to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1559.663 miles
  • 2510.034 kilometers
  • 1355.310 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
  • 1556.412 miles
  • 2504.802 kilometers
  • 1352.485 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 Monroe to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Monroe Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Monroe to Bakersfield generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Monroe to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Monroe Regional Airport
City: Monroe, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLU
ICAO Code: KMLU
Coordinates: 32°30′39″N, 92°2′15″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