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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Charlottesville, VA?

The distance between Charlottesville (Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2242 miles / 3608 kilometers / 1948 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlottesville (CHO) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2579 miles / 4150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 37 minutes.

Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Charlottesville to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2241.845 miles
  • 3607.900 kilometers
  • 1948.110 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
  • 2236.720 miles
  • 3599.653 kilometers
  • 1943.657 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 Charlottesville to Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Charlottesville to Bakersfield generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 541 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlottesville to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport
City: Charlottesville, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHO
ICAO Code: KCHO
Coordinates: 38°8′18″N, 78°27′10″W
Destination 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