How far is Miami, FL, from Bakersfield, CA?
The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Miami (Miami International Airport) is 2387 miles / 3841 kilometers / 2074 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Miami (MIA) is 2761 miles / 4444 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 50 minutes.
Meadows Field Airport – Miami International Airport
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Distance from Bakersfield to Miami
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bakersfield to Miami. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2386.548 miles
- 3840.777 kilometers
- 2073.854 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- 2382.734 miles
- 3834.639 kilometers
- 2070.539 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 Miami?
The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Miami International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Miami?
The time difference between Bakersfield and Miami is 3 hours. Miami is 3 hours ahead of Bakersfield.
Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Miami International Airport (MIA)
On average, flying from Bakersfield to Miami generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 578 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 Miami
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Miami International Airport (MIA).
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 | Miami International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Miami, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MIA |
| ICAO Code: | KMIA |
| Coordinates: | 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″W |