How far is Tucson, AZ, from Bakersfield, CA?
The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 520 miles / 837 kilometers / 452 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Tucson (TUS) is 606 miles / 976 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 7 minutes.
Meadows Field Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Bakersfield to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bakersfield to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 519.837 miles
- 836.597 kilometers
- 451.726 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- 519.187 miles
- 835.551 kilometers
- 451.161 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Tucson International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Tucson?
The time difference between Bakersfield and Tucson is 1 hour. Tucson is 1 hour ahead of Bakersfield.
Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Bakersfield to Tucson generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 224 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |