How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Portland, ME?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2626 miles / 4226 kilometers / 2282 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 3110 miles / 5005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 3 minutes.
Portland International Jetport – Meadows Field Airport
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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)- 2625.719 miles
- 4225.685 kilometers
- 2281.687 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- 2619.728 miles
- 4216.044 kilometers
- 2276.482 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 Jetport to Meadows Field Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Portland to Bakersfield generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 639 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 Jetport (PWM) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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 |