How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Charlotte, NC?
The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 2140 miles / 3444 kilometers / 1859 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 2430 miles / 3910 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 13 minutes.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Charlotte to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charlotte to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2139.816 miles
- 3443.700 kilometers
- 1859.449 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- 2135.033 miles
- 3436.003 kilometers
- 1855.293 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 Charlotte to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charlotte and Bakersfield?
Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Charlotte to Bakersfield generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 515 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlotte to Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CLT |
| ICAO Code: | KCLT |
| Coordinates: | 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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 |