How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Kelowna?
The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1003 miles / 1613 kilometers / 871 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1255 miles / 2020 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 32 minutes.
Kelowna International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Kelowna to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kelowna to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1002.567 miles
- 1613.476 kilometers
- 871.207 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- 1003.539 miles
- 1615.039 kilometers
- 872.052 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 Kelowna to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kelowna and Bakersfield?
There is no time difference between Kelowna and Bakersfield.
Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Kelowna to Bakersfield generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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 |