How far is Denver, CO, from Bakersfield, CA?
The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 845 miles / 1359 kilometers / 734 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Denver (DEN) is 1063 miles / 1710 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 50 minutes.
Meadows Field Airport – Denver International Airport
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Distance from Bakersfield to Denver
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bakersfield to Denver. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 844.591 miles
- 1359.237 kilometers
- 733.929 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- 843.059 miles
- 1356.773 kilometers
- 732.599 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 Denver?
The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Denver International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Denver?
The time difference between Bakersfield and Denver is 1 hour. Denver is 1 hour ahead of Bakersfield.
Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Denver International Airport (DEN)
On average, flying from Bakersfield to Denver generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 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 Denver
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Denver International Airport (DEN).
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 | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W |