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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Bakersfield, CA?

The distance between Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 1912 miles / 3076 kilometers / 1661 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bakersfield (BFL) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 2154 miles / 3466 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 54 minutes.

Meadows Field Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Bakersfield to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1911.633 miles
  • 3076.475 kilometers
  • 1661.164 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
  • 1907.894 miles
  • 3070.458 kilometers
  • 1657.915 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 Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Meadows Field Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Bakersfield to Valparaiso generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 462 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 Valparaiso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).

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 Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
City: Valparaiso, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VPS
ICAO Code: KVPS
Coordinates: 30°28′59″N, 86°31′31″W