How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2199 miles / 3538 kilometers / 1911 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2526 miles / 4066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 5 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Tampa to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2198.597 miles
- 3538.299 kilometers
- 1910.529 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- 2194.697 miles
- 3532.022 kilometers
- 1907.139 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 Tampa to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Bakersfield?
The time difference between Tampa and Bakersfield is 3 hours. Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Tampa.
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Tampa to Bakersfield generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″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 |