How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 236 miles / 380 kilometers / 205 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 263 miles / 423 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 0 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 236.289 miles
- 380.270 kilometers
- 205.329 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- 236.201 miles
- 380.129 kilometers
- 205.253 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 Oakland to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Bakersfield?
There is no time difference between Oakland and Bakersfield.
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Oakland to Bakersfield generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 132 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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 |