How far is Des Moines, IA, from Bakersfield, CA?
The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1434 miles / 2307 kilometers / 1246 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1708 miles / 2749 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 51 minutes.
Meadows Field Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Bakersfield to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bakersfield to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1433.592 miles
- 2307.143 kilometers
- 1245.757 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- 1430.644 miles
- 2302.399 kilometers
- 1243.196 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Bakersfield to Des Moines generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
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 | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |