How far is Charleston, SC, from Bakersfield, CA?
The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2228 miles / 3585 kilometers / 1936 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Charleston (CHS) is 2488 miles / 4004 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 15 minutes.
Meadows Field Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Bakersfield to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bakersfield to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2227.765 miles
- 3585.239 kilometers
- 1935.874 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- 2222.990 miles
- 3577.556 kilometers
- 1931.725 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Charleston International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Bakersfield to Charleston generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 537 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 Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Meadows Field Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bakersfield, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFL |
| ICAO Code: | KBFL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W |
| Destination | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |