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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Atlanta, GA?

The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1969 miles / 3169 kilometers / 1711 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2200 miles / 3541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 47 minutes.

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Atlanta to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1969.136 miles
  • 3169.017 kilometers
  • 1711.132 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
  • 1964.855 miles
  • 3162.128 kilometers
  • 1707.412 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 Atlanta to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Atlanta to Bakersfield generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Atlanta to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″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