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

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 1960 miles / 3154 kilometers / 1703 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Columbus (CSG) is 2194 miles / 3531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 0 minutes.

Meadows Field Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Bakersfield to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1959.718 miles
  • 3153.860 kilometers
  • 1702.948 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
  • 1955.577 miles
  • 3147.197 kilometers
  • 1699.350 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Columbus generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W