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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Kalamazoo, MI?

The distance between Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1855 miles / 2985 kilometers / 1612 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kalamazoo (AZO) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2168 miles / 3489 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 22 minutes.

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Kalamazoo to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1854.517 miles
  • 2984.557 kilometers
  • 1611.532 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
  • 1850.495 miles
  • 2978.083 kilometers
  • 1608.036 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 Kalamazoo to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Kalamazoo to Bakersfield generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kalamazoo to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
City: Kalamazoo, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZO
ICAO Code: KAZO
Coordinates: 42°14′5″N, 85°33′7″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