How far is Tampa, FL, from Bakersfield, CA?
The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 2199 miles / 3538 kilometers / 1911 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Tampa (TPA) is 2526 miles / 4066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 6 minutes.
Meadows Field Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from Bakersfield to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bakersfield to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2198.597 miles
- 3538.299 kilometers
- 1910.529 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- 2194.697 miles
- 3532.022 kilometers
- 1907.139 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 Tampa?
The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Tampa International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Tampa?
The time difference between Bakersfield and Tampa is 3 hours. Tampa is 3 hours ahead of Bakersfield.
Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Bakersfield to Tampa generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 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 Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Airport information
Origin | Meadows Field Airport |
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City: | Bakersfield, CA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | BFL |
ICAO Code: | KBFL |
Coordinates: | 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W |
Destination | Tampa International Airport |
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City: | Tampa, FL |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | TPA |
ICAO Code: | KTPA |
Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |