How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Mesa, AZ?
The distance between Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 448 miles / 720 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mesa (AZA) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 519 miles / 835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 41 minutes.
Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Mesa to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mesa to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 447.572 miles
- 720.297 kilometers
- 388.929 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- 446.815 miles
- 719.078 kilometers
- 388.271 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 Mesa to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mesa and Bakersfield?
The time difference between Mesa and Bakersfield is 1 hour. Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Mesa.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Mesa to Bakersfield generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mesa to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mesa, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AZA |
| ICAO Code: | KIWA |
| Coordinates: | 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″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 |