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How far is Branson, MO, from Bakersfield, CA?

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Branson (Branson Airport) is 1447 miles / 2328 kilometers / 1257 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Branson (BKG) is 1650 miles / 2656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 15 minutes.

Meadows Field Airport – Branson Airport

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1447
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Distance from Bakersfield to Branson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1446.553 miles
  • 2328.002 kilometers
  • 1257.020 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
  • 1443.284 miles
  • 2322.740 kilometers
  • 1254.179 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 Branson?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Branson Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Branson Airport (BKG)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Branson generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Branson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Branson Airport (BKG).

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 Branson Airport
City: Branson, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKG
ICAO Code: KBBG
Coordinates: 36°31′55″N, 93°12′1″W