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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Wichita Falls, TX?

The distance between Wichita Falls (Wichita Falls Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1173 miles / 1887 kilometers / 1019 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1315 miles / 2116 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 8 minutes.

Wichita Falls Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Wichita Falls to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1172.721 miles
  • 1887.312 kilometers
  • 1019.067 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
  • 1170.177 miles
  • 1883.218 kilometers
  • 1016.856 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 Wichita Falls to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Wichita Falls Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Wichita Falls to Bakersfield generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wichita Falls to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Wichita Falls Regional Airport
City: Wichita Falls, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPS
ICAO Code: KSPS
Coordinates: 33°59′19″N, 98°29′30″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