How far is Richmond, VA, from Bakersfield, CA?
The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2310 miles / 3717 kilometers / 2007 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Richmond (RIC) is 2648 miles / 4261 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 52 minutes.
Meadows Field Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Bakersfield to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bakersfield to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2309.729 miles
- 3717.148 kilometers
- 2007.100 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- 2304.459 miles
- 3708.668 kilometers
- 2002.520 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Bakersfield to Richmond generates about 253 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 253 kilograms equals 558 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |