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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2257 miles / 3632 kilometers / 1961 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2620 miles / 4217 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 54 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2257.108 miles
  • 3632.464 kilometers
  • 1961.374 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
  • 2252.071 miles
  • 3624.357 kilometers
  • 1956.996 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 Rochester to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Rochester to Bakersfield generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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