How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Vernal, UT?
The distance between Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 625 miles / 1006 kilometers / 543 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 823 miles / 1325 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 47 minutes.
Vernal Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Vernal to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vernal to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 624.889 miles
- 1005.662 kilometers
- 543.014 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- 624.200 miles
- 1004.553 kilometers
- 542.415 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 Vernal to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vernal and Bakersfield?
The time difference between Vernal and Bakersfield is 1 hour. Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Vernal.
Flight carbon footprint between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Vernal to Bakersfield generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vernal to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Vernal Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vernal, UT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | VEL |
| ICAO Code: | KVEL |
| Coordinates: | 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″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 |