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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 833 miles / 1341 kilometers / 724 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1238 miles / 1993 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 59 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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833
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1341
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724
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Distance from Missoula to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 833.176 miles
  • 1340.866 kilometers
  • 724.010 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
  • 833.904 miles
  • 1342.038 kilometers
  • 724.643 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 Missoula to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Missoula to Bakersfield generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Missoula to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Missoula Montana Airport
City: Missoula, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSO
ICAO Code: KMSO
Coordinates: 46°54′58″N, 114°5′27″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