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How far is Fargo, ND, from Bakersfield, CA?

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 1397 miles / 2248 kilometers / 1214 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Fargo (FAR) is 1870 miles / 3010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 0 minutes.

Meadows Field Airport – Hector International Airport

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1397
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Distance from Bakersfield to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1396.731 miles
  • 2247.821 kilometers
  • 1213.726 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
  • 1394.866 miles
  • 2244.819 kilometers
  • 1212.105 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 Fargo?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Hector International Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Fargo generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 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 Fargo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Hector International Airport (FAR).

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 Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W