How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2378 miles / 3827 kilometers / 2066 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2731 miles / 4395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 26 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Norfolk to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2377.849 miles
- 3826.776 kilometers
- 2066.294 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- 2372.443 miles
- 3818.077 kilometers
- 2061.597 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 Norfolk to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Norfolk to Bakersfield generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Norfolk International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Norfolk, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORF |
| ICAO Code: | KORF |
| Coordinates: | 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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 |