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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1847 miles / 2973 kilometers / 1605 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2111 miles / 3397 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 12 minutes.

Louisville International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Louisville to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1847.360 miles
  • 2973.038 kilometers
  • 1605.312 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
  • 1843.162 miles
  • 2966.282 kilometers
  • 1601.664 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 Louisville to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Louisville to Bakersfield generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Bakersfield

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

Airport information

Origin Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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