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How far is Rochester, NY, from Bakersfield, CA?

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 2257 miles / 3632 kilometers / 1961 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Rochester (ROC) is 2620 miles / 4217 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 54 minutes.

Meadows Field Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Bakersfield to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2257.108 miles
  • 3632.464 kilometers
  • 1961.374 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
  • 2252.071 miles
  • 3624.357 kilometers
  • 1956.996 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Rochester generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W