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How far is Pensacola, FL, from Bakersfield, CA?

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 1875 miles / 3017 kilometers / 1629 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Pensacola (PNS) is 2095 miles / 3372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 49 minutes.

Meadows Field Airport – Pensacola International Airport

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Distance from Bakersfield to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1874.553 miles
  • 3016.801 kilometers
  • 1628.942 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
  • 1870.900 miles
  • 3010.922 kilometers
  • 1625.768 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Pensacola generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 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 Pensacola

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

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 Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W