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How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from Bakersfield, CA?

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 2131 miles / 3429 kilometers / 1852 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 2435 miles / 3918 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 29 minutes.

Meadows Field Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport

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Distance from Bakersfield to Pittsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2130.979 miles
  • 3429.479 kilometers
  • 1851.770 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
  • 2126.143 miles
  • 3421.696 kilometers
  • 1847.568 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 Pittsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Pittsburgh generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 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 Pittsburgh

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

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 Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W