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

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

The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Atlanta (ATL) is 2200 miles / 3541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 45 minutes.

Meadows Field Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Distance from Bakersfield to Atlanta

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bakersfield to Atlanta. 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 Bakersfield to Atlanta?

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

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

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Atlanta 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 Bakersfield to Atlanta

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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