How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1673 miles / 2693 kilometers / 1454 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1982 miles / 3189 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 57 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1673.053 miles
- 2692.518 kilometers
- 1453.843 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- 1669.519 miles
- 2686.831 kilometers
- 1450.773 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 Rockford to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Rockford to Bakersfield generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rockford to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″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 |