How far is Rochester, MN, from Bakersfield, CA?
The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1523 miles / 2452 kilometers / 1324 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Rochester (RST) is 1906 miles / 3068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 25 minutes.
Meadows Field Airport – 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)- 1523.344 miles
- 2451.584 kilometers
- 1323.750 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- 1520.464 miles
- 2446.950 kilometers
- 1321.247 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 Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Bakersfield to Rochester generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 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 Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |