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How far is Springfield, MO, from Bakersfield, CA?

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) is 1433 miles / 2306 kilometers / 1245 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Springfield (SGF) is 1627 miles / 2618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 20 minutes.

Meadows Field Airport – Springfield–Branson National Airport

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Distance from Bakersfield to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1432.927 miles
  • 2306.072 kilometers
  • 1245.179 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
  • 1429.690 miles
  • 2300.863 kilometers
  • 1242.367 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 Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Springfield–Branson National Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Springfield generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF).

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 Springfield–Branson National Airport
City: Springfield, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGF
ICAO Code: KSGF
Coordinates: 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″W