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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Valparaiso, FL?

The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1912 miles / 3076 kilometers / 1661 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2152 miles / 3464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 52 minutes.

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Valparaiso to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1911.633 miles
  • 3076.475 kilometers
  • 1661.164 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
  • 1907.894 miles
  • 3070.458 kilometers
  • 1657.915 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 Valparaiso to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Valparaiso to Bakersfield generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 462 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Valparaiso to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
City: Valparaiso, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VPS
ICAO Code: KVPS
Coordinates: 30°28′59″N, 86°31′31″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