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How far is Dothan, AL, from Bakersfield, CA?

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Dothan (Dothan Regional Airport) is 1954 miles / 3145 kilometers / 1698 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Dothan (DHN) is 2198 miles / 3537 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 42 minutes.

Meadows Field Airport – Dothan Regional Airport

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Distance from Bakersfield to Dothan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1954.263 miles
  • 3145.081 kilometers
  • 1698.208 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
  • 1950.295 miles
  • 3138.695 kilometers
  • 1694.760 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 Dothan?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Dothan generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Dothan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Dothan Regional Airport (DHN).

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 Dothan Regional Airport
City: Dothan, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DHN
ICAO Code: KDHN
Coordinates: 31°19′16″N, 85°26′58″W