How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Cedar Rapids, IA?
The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1537 miles / 2474 kilometers / 1336 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1827 miles / 2940 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 59 minutes.
The Eastern Iowa Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cedar Rapids to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1536.982 miles
- 2473.532 kilometers
- 1335.601 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- 1533.789 miles
- 2468.395 kilometers
- 1332.826 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 Cedar Rapids to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cedar Rapids and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Bakersfield generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cedar Rapids to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | The Eastern Iowa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CID |
| ICAO Code: | KCID |
| Coordinates: | 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″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 |