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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from St Petersburg, FL?

The distance between St Petersburg (St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2192 miles / 3527 kilometers / 1905 nautical miles.

The driving distance from St Petersburg (PIE) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2570 miles / 4136 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 28 minutes.

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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2192
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1905
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Distance from St Petersburg to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2191.660 miles
  • 3527.135 kilometers
  • 1904.501 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
  • 2187.790 miles
  • 3520.907 kilometers
  • 1901.138 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 St Petersburg to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from St Petersburg to Bakersfield generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 528 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from St Petersburg to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport
City: St Petersburg, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIE
ICAO Code: KPIE
Coordinates: 27°54′36″N, 82°41′14″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