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How far is Lansing, MI, from Bakersfield, CA?

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 1906 miles / 3067 kilometers / 1656 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Lansing (LAN) is 2241 miles / 3606 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 39 minutes.

Meadows Field Airport – Capital Region International Airport

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Distance from Bakersfield to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1906.041 miles
  • 3067.475 kilometers
  • 1656.304 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
  • 1901.925 miles
  • 3060.852 kilometers
  • 1652.728 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 Lansing?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Lansing generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 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 Lansing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).

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 Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W