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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Pittsburgh, PA?

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2131 miles / 3429 kilometers / 1852 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2436 miles / 3921 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 28 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Pittsburgh to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2130.979 miles
  • 3429.479 kilometers
  • 1851.770 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
  • 2126.143 miles
  • 3421.696 kilometers
  • 1847.568 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 Pittsburgh to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Bakersfield generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Bakersfield

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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