How far is Memphis, TN, from Bakersfield, CA?
The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 1639 miles / 2638 kilometers / 1424 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Memphis (MEM) is 1824 miles / 2936 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 49 minutes.
Meadows Field Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Bakersfield to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bakersfield to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1638.996 miles
- 2637.709 kilometers
- 1424.249 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- 1635.342 miles
- 2631.827 kilometers
- 1421.073 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 Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Memphis International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Memphis?
Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Bakersfield to Memphis generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 416 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 Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
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 | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |