How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Boston, MA?
The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2599 miles / 4182 kilometers / 2258 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 3016 miles / 4854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 11 minutes.
Logan International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Boston to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boston to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2598.639 miles
- 4182.103 kilometers
- 2258.155 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- 2592.676 miles
- 4172.508 kilometers
- 2252.974 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 Boston to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Boston and Bakersfield?
The time difference between Boston and Bakersfield is 3 hours. Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Boston.
Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Boston to Bakersfield generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |
| Destination | Meadows Field Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bakersfield, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFL |
| ICAO Code: | KBFL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W |