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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 725 miles / 1167 kilometers / 630 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 862 miles / 1388 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 29 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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725
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Distance from Portland to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 724.889 miles
  • 1166.596 kilometers
  • 629.911 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
  • 725.685 miles
  • 1167.877 kilometers
  • 630.603 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 Portland to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Portland and Bakersfield?

There is no time difference between Portland and Bakersfield.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Portland to Bakersfield generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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