How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Bakersfield, CA?
The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 1812 miles / 2916 kilometers / 1575 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Indianapolis (IND) is 2076 miles / 3341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 34 minutes.
Meadows Field Airport – Indianapolis International Airport
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Distance from Bakersfield to Indianapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bakersfield to Indianapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1812.112 miles
- 2916.312 kilometers
- 1574.682 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- 1808.038 miles
- 2909.756 kilometers
- 1571.142 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 Indianapolis?
The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Indianapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
On average, flying from Bakersfield to Indianapolis generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 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 Indianapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
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 | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W |